The name given to such structures varies. In playground terms: in the United States, East Coasters refer to them as a "moonbounce" while West Coasters stick to the generic name of "inflatable playground". Bettys bounces They have been marketed with such names as Moon Bounce, Astrojump, Moonwalk, Bounce house, SpaceWalk, in the US, bouncy castle or inflatable castle in Ireland, the UK and parts of Australia, and as jumping castles in Arizona, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and South Africa. The term "moonwalk" has evolved as the generic term for enclosed inflatable trampolines in the US.
Inflatable structures are rented for functions, school and church festivals and village fetes. Bettys bounces Although they are aimed at children, adult castles can be hired in the UK. Because of liability concerns, moonwalks are rarely rented to adults in the US. Bettys Bounces
The growth in popularity of moonwalks has led to an inflatable amusement industry which includes inflatable slides, obstacle courses, games, and more. Bettys bounces Inflatables are ideal for portable amusements because they are easy to transport and store. Betty's Bounces
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