Proper cleaning begins with removing debris and dirt from all surfaces before applying non-abrasive cleaning solutions to sanitize the inflatable thoroughly. By taking these comprehensive safety measures into account, your inflatable event with BounceMoore can be a safe, enjoyable, and memorable experience for everyone involved. Anchoring, securing, and double-checking every aspect of the setup is second nature to us, so you can focus on the fun without a moment's worry. Big Bounce
Whether it's a backyard birthday party, a school fundraiser, a church picnic, or a neighborhood festival, we're honored to help create moments of joy and celebration. Renting an inflatable castle from BounceMoore for your next party offers numerous advantages that go beyond simply providing entertainment for children and guests. Indoor Bounce Party Castle By partnering with reputable companies and planning every detail in advance, you can create an unforgettable and stress-free experience that delights every attendee.
When you choose an inflatable castle rental from BounceMoore, you're not just choosing a product; you're choosing a team that is genuinely invested in the happiness and success of your event. These inflatables aren't just bright and colorful-they're purposefully designed to inspire creativity, encourage physical activity, and keep children fully engaged.
Tag games adapted for inflatables, like “Bumper Tag,” where players attempt to tag each other while bouncing around, add a layer of unpredictability and fun that standard tag games may lack. Children develop crucial social skills as they navigate sharing space, taking turns, and building friendships within an inflatable environment.
There's no need to worry about restless little ones or distracted guests; our castles offer a safe, dynamic environment where kids can burn off energy, build friendships, and have the time of their lives. Parents and guardians love BounceMoore's inflatable castle rentals because they provide an engaging, energetic activity that keeps children entertained and happy for hours on end. By choosing BounceMoore, you're choosing a company that takes your trust seriously and works tirelessly to ensure your guests' safety and enjoyment.
Ensuring the cleanliness of a bounce house or inflatable slide guarantees that subsequent users have a hygienic and enjoyable experience. Unlike fixed amusement park rides or playground installations that require significant infrastructure, inflatables are set up and removed quickly and without lasting land impact. Equipment Rental
Through partnerships with local organizations and events such as county fairs and amusement parks, BounceMoore helps create memorable experiences that foster community spirit.
Customized moonwalks are not just for children; they can add flair and fun to adult gatherings such as weddings, festivals, and corporate events. By providing a family-friendly environment filled with fun and laughter, inflatable rentals from BounceMoore not only enhance the success of fundraising efforts but also foster positive community connections. For example, incorporating an inflatable water slide alongside a giant game station allows guests to cool off and have fun, creating a balance between high-energy activities and more relaxed pastimes.
The castles serve as a centerpiece of excitement, instantly drawing attention and setting the tone for a party filled with energy and fun. Whether you're hosting a birthday bash or a block party, our castles add an element of fun and excitement that transforms an ordinary event into an extraordinary celebration.
Whether it's a child's very first time feeling the thrill of a bounce or their tenth time sliding down with friends, every experience is infused with magic.
Our commitment to quality, service, and safety ensures that every rental becomes a centerpiece of joy and excitement, giving families and guests something unforgettable to cherish. For younger children, consider toddler-friendly inflatables that are safe and age-appropriate.
Every special occasion deserves a touch of magic, and nothing brings that to life quite like an inflatable castle. By customizing inflatables to align with a specific event theme, hosts can craft immersive experiences that delight guests of all ages, providing unforgettable memories and countless photo opportunities. A white bouncy house, for example, can offer a chic and whimsical photo backdrop at weddings or serve as a unique entertainment piece at milestone celebrations.
Inside our castles, children can bounce, laugh, and let their imaginations run wild, creating their own adventures and stories. Seasonal fluctuations in demand mean planning for peak times, such as summer, when outdoor events are more common.
At BounceMoore, we consider it a privilege to be part of so many special occasions, and we're committed to making every event we serve a success. These castles are more than just inflatables-they are a gateway to a world where imaginations soar and friendships flourish.
These castles are more than just party rentals; they're doorways to a world of adventure, excitement, and wonder for children of all ages. Before any rental leaves our care, it undergoes rigorous inspections and cleaning to meet our high standards.
Proper setup and active supervision allow children to enjoy the excitement of inflatables without unnecessary risks. This historical progression from simple bouncing castles to multifaceted party attractions underscores the enduring appeal and versatility of inflatable rentals from BounceMoore. Meanwhile, parents can relax, knowing that every detail has been expertly managed.
When you rent an inflatable castle from BounceMoore, you can rest assured that every step has been taken to ensure a secure and enjoyable experience. Jumping Castles Our inflatable castle rentals are more than just a source of fun-they're a way to bring people together.
Selecting a wide inventory allows for flexible packages, catering to everything from small backyard parties to large public events. These activities encourage kids to collaborate, form friendships, and engage in joyful competition.
Once you've made your selection, we handle all the logistics, including timely delivery, precise setup, and seamless takedown. For a jungle-themed setup, consider adding plush animals, foliage, and tropical decorations around the bounce house.
Over time, their popularity grew, leading to the development of more sophisticated designs and features that allowed for greater enjoyment and customization. Children create stories of adventures as knights, princesses, superheroes, or explorers, and these moments often become treasured memories that they carry with them for years to come. Our offerings extend from standard inflatable bouncers to specialized attractions such as inflatable obstacle courses, mechanical bulls, water slides, and themed castle bouncers.
Whether you're planning a birthday celebration, a neighborhood block party, a community festival, or a school carnival, our castles add a touch of whimsy and adventure that captivates children and delights adults. Planning a party doesn't have to feel overwhelming or stressful, especially when BounceMoore is here to take the reins.
By taking care of the details, we allow you to focus on what truly matters-enjoying precious moments with your guests.
Inflatable castles (also called bounce houses, bouncing houses, jumpy house, bouncing castles, bouncy houses, jumping castles, jumpers, jolly jumps, bouncy castles, moon bounces, closed inflatable trampolines [CITs], or moonwalks) are temporary inflatable structures and buildings and similar items. They are rented for backyard and block party functions, school and church festivals and village fetes and used for recreational purposes. The growth in the use of such devices has led to a rental industry that includes inflatable slides, inflatable water slides, obstacle courses, and giant games, carnival games, and more.
Inflatable castles have been suggested as having some therapeutic value for children with certain sensory impairments, similar to ball pits.[1]
American engineer John Scurlock is credited as inventor of the modern inflatable tent design,[2] in 1958.[3] Scurlock, a plastics specialist who taught at Tulane University and worked for NASA, later also invented the Space Walk safety air cushion used by stunt performers and fire brigades responding to high-rise fires. According to his family, he was inspired in the late 1950s while designing inflatable tent covers for tennis courts. Scurlock's original design was known as the "Space Pillow", it had very little in common with modern bounce houses. In 1958 he also founded Space Walk Inc. In the 1980s the family business operated an indoor amusement park, The Fun Factory, in Metairie, LA, and today continues to rent heavy-duty inflatables for occasions ranging from county fairs to children's birthday parties.[3] The idea to rent inflatables for parties is attributed to Scurlock's wife[2] Frances, who was running a rental business by 1969.[4]
Bob Regehr is also credited for inventing the bouncy house in 1968, under the brand name Moon Walk.[5]
As part of the space-themed toy trend sparked by the space race, 'The Moon Walk', a closed inflatable trampoline with a plastic roof designed for children's safety, was available for mail order in the 1975 Neiman Marcus catalog.[6]
The original bouncy house was essentially an air pillow with a roof, but the hundreds of modern models include inflatable waterslides, basketball gyms, a game in which players attempt to knock each other over with a large inflatable wrecking ball, and characters licensed from multimedia franchises such as Frozen. Thousands of companies now rent inflatable castles in the United States. The market has also diversified to include lighter retail designs. By 2014, the industry was estimated to be worth $100 million.[3]
The world's largest inflatable castle, The Big Bounce America, was certified in 2018 at 1,062.252 square metres (11,433.99 sq ft). It includes multiple zones, such as ball pits, an obstacle course, a slide, a basketball court, and a DJ booth.[7][8] It was designed as an inflatable theme park for all ages, and started touring the United States in the summer of 2019 as a traveling festival.[9]
With adult play a growing trend,[9] bouncy castle rentals have also seen increased popularity at weddings.[10]
Inflatable bouncy houses, slides, pools, and other large outdoor toys for retail home use became more popular in the summer of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, providing a means for parents to entertain their children while maintaining social distancing.[11] With schools and daycares closed, parents bought inflatables to occupy their children while conducting remote work.[12]
The surfaces are typically composed of thick, strong PVC or vinyl and nylon, and the castle is inflated using an electric or petrol-powered blower. The principle is one of constant leakage, meaning small punctures are not a problem – a medium-size "bouncy castle" requires a fan with a mechanical output of about two horsepower (about 1.5 kW) and consumes around 2 kW of electrical power, allowing for the efficiency of the motor.
UK and Australian bouncy castles have specifications calling for fully inflated walls on three sides with an open front and foam "crash mats" to catch children who may jump or fall out of the structure.
Modern moonwalks in the US are typically supported by inflatable columns and enclosed with netting. The netting allows for supervision as adults can see in from all sides.
In 2005, the most stringent standards in the construction of an inflatable amusement were adopted nationally in Australia, forming Federal Standard AS3533.4. This was a landmark safety standard bringing the toughest design/construction/operation standards to the inflatable industry of Australia. In 2006 the European Union (EU) followed and introduced similar standards throughout EU called EN14960:2006 which was then updated in 2013 to EN14960:2013.
While bouncy castle manufacturers adhere to voluntary standards, no national safety standards exist in the U.S., although some states such as Pennsylvania and New Jersey require that inflatables pass engineering and safety standards before allowing the equipment to be rented out.[13] In 2017, roughly 25 U.S. states had regulations governing permits, inspections and insurance, although a private investigation by the Pew Charitable Trust has shown significant shortcomings by industry operators and regulators to do their part.[14] North Carolina requires amusements rides, including inflatables, to be inspected annually by the North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL).[15][16] For inflatables to pass inspection, operators in North Carolina are required to have all training records, a current certificate of insurance, and device manuals. Inflatables that are damaged and not safe will not pass inspection until they are repaired.[17]
There are also inflatable obstacle courses that allow for participants to have races and sword fights and compete against one another. These are commonly rectangular in shape, but they can also be square if the course is maze-like. Most obstacle courses have two lanes, but some can have three or four. They feature various such as pop-up obstacles, climbing areas, slides, and tunnels. These are the best choice for very large events since participants move through them quickly.
The phrase "inflatable park" may refer to both a collection of portable inflatables set up temporarily as one attraction,[18][19] or a permanent attraction consisting of inflatables.[20][21]
Some inflatables are designed to allow games such as boxing rings, water football, penalty shootouts, basketball, rumbling, tug of war, and gladiator duels. These interactive inflatable games are made out of the same material that a continuous airflow bounce house is made of. Quad tracks are also popular and provide the perimeter for quad bike racing.
Injuries are common. According to Jim Barber, spokesman for the National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials, "It happens all the time. These are probably the most dangerous amusement devices they have. You see more injuries on inflatables than almost any other amusement ride you can think of – more than roller coasters."[22] In 2010, "as many as 31 U.S. children per day were treated for injuries sustained in a bounce house, or one child every 46 minutes". An estimated 65,000 children under the age of 17 were injured from 1990 to 2010.[23] In May 2001, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission released a bulletin outlining the dangers and recommended safety precautions for operating an inflatable structure.[24]
Injuries caused by inflatable rides were rising in the United States, according to a 2012 study published in the journal Pediatrics, which found a 15-fold increase from 1995 to 2010,[23] a trend corroborated in the 2003–2012 period by a 2015 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission report.[25] Frank Scurlock, son of inventor John Scurlock and manager of bouncy inflatable rental company Space Walk, ascribes the increase to rising non-commercial use of inexpensive retail "backyard" units,[2] while bounce houses have also become more common overall.[26] Although rising, the number of injuries related to inflatable amusements is small when compared to the more everyday hazards of playgrounds and skateboards, which respectively were linked to an estimated 270,000 and 114,000 injuries in 2012.[2] In 2015, after studying the incidence of injury the commission released a revised bulletin for the recommended safety precautions for operating an inflatable device.[27]
In a survey spanning 2003–2013, the most common injuries were fractures, strains, sprains, dislocations, contusions, abrasions, and lacerations. An estimated 88% of the injured were less than 15 years old.[25] Most injuries occur due to falls or collisions with another child. Some severe fall injuries occur after wind lifts bouncy castles skyward.[2]
From 2000 to early 2016, there were 64 bounce house accidents worldwide caused by wind, resulting in 271 injuries and 10 deaths.[28] Some more notable incidents have included:
We serve Poquoson, Newport News, Yorktown, Williamsburg, Tabb, and all areas in between. If your location is beyond this radius, please let us know, and we can usually make special accommodations.
We do not provide attendants. Adult supervision is required at all times during inflatable use.
Absolutely! We offer a variety of inflatables, including bouncer and slide combos, to suit your event needs.
Yes, every inflatable is thoroughly inspected and sanitized before each use to ensure a safe play environment.
You book the inflatable for the entire day. It will be delivered to you the morning of your event and picked up in the evening.