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Bouncer Depot Commercial Bounce Houses Shipped Faster Thanks to New Deal with FedEx
Bouncer Depot links arms with FedEx to provide clients with better shipping options for American-made commercial bounce houses and inflatable waterslides. - May 18, 2018 - Bouncer Depot
Oscar/Emmy Winning Makeup Legend Michael Westmore is May 16 Guest of Larry "Dr. Trek" Nemecek's Spring Open House for Portal 47, a Star Trek Fan's Virtual Backstage Pass
To open up the monthly highlight of his Portal 47 fan experience for Star Trek fans, Larry "Dr. Trek" Nemecek invites all fans to register for one or two virtual, free and global "open house" guest nights a year - attend live, watch the evening online, and pre-submit questions. On May 16 at 7 pm Pacific, storied Hollywood and Star Trek makeup legend Michael Westmore is the guest for an hour or more. - May 15, 2018 - Trekland/Portal 47
Established Force in Free-Roam VR Expands Offering
True VR Systems has become a hidden secret in this expanding market having quietly established five operational VR Arena Arcades, expanding their reach internationally with cutting edge, free-roaming immersive experiences into the international amusement and attraction scene. - April 10, 2018 - trueVRsystems
Pin Chasers Introduces Affordable Summer Camp
Pin Chasers camp programs get kids away from screens and onto the lanes. Counselors and exciting activities encourage children and young adults to unplug, make new friends, and learn a sport they can enjoy throughout their lives. Hosted at the popular Midtown and East Pasco locations, Pin Chasers... - March 12, 2018 - Pin Chasers
PanIQ Escape Room in Houston
PaniQ Room Houston is the 10th location in the US launched by PanIQ Room. Entering the market in 2014, PanIQ Room was one of the first escape room venues in the US. After the great success, the company became an officially registered escape room franchise which started to expand quickly. At the company's latest installation, their superb game designs and authentic atmosphere will immerse you back into the old West, the horror of the Chainsaw Massacre, and a Military Bunker lockdown. - January 23, 2018 - PanIQ Room Houston LLC
Smash It, Don't Trash It, at National Pumpkin Destruction Day
The Rock Ranch, an agritourism destination in Georgia, pioneered a unique holiday - National Pumpkin Destruction Day. Each year, the Saturday after Halloween, pumpkins are destroyed for the sake of fun, and saving the planet. The Rock Ranch says, "Smash It! Don't Trash It!" - October 19, 2017 - The Rock Ranch
Classic Folk Song Brought Back to Life in Haunting High-Tech Fashion
Centuries-Old Tale of Woe Reemerges as 3-D Halloween Prop - October 05, 2017 - Night Frights
AirTime Trampoline & Game Park School Pride Day to Benefit JDRF
Time to pull out your favorite school shirt and get ready for a day of school spirit as AirTime Trampoline & Park is kicking off the new school year with School Pride to benefit JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at all locations in Troy, Sterling... - September 18, 2017 - AirTime Trampoline & Game Parks
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games to Open Fourth Location in San Antonio, Texas, Summer 2018
Andretti Indoor Karting and Games announced today that they will be opening their fourth US location in "every Texan’s favorite city," San Antonio, Texas, in summer, 2018. Located at N. Loop 1604, neighboring Top Golf, this 100,000+ sq ft location will feature Texas first indoor... - August 19, 2017 - Andretti Indoor Karting and Games
MindGame Room Opens Their Second Escape Room Called Sam’s Tiny Playroom
Soledad Herrada, MindGame Room’s Owner is also the creative mind behind the design, planification and realization of the Escape Rooms. To celebrate MindGame Room’s 1st Anniversary, Herrada has designed her latest Escape Room, called Sam’s Tiny Playroom, it is as creepy as it sounds and it’s officially opening July 2017. - July 14, 2017 - MindGame Room
PanIQ Room and Hard Knocks Partner in Nashville, TN
PanIQ Room is proud to announce the joint venture of two pillars in the family entertainment industry between PanIQ Room and Hard Knocks. Coming soon to the Hard Knocks location in Nashville, TN will be the addition of a PanIQ Room. - July 10, 2017 - PanIQ Room Houston LLC
Citrine Metaphor Releases Haunt Album Beyond the House
Today, Citrine Metaphor releases their second Haunted Attraction Accompaniment album ‘Beyond the House’ through LitWave Entertainment. This 18 track digital volume follows the path of their 2016 debut CD, 'House of Hexes,' by featuring ready-to-use seamlessly loopable tracks for walkthroughs, exhibitions and other creepy installations. - June 25, 2017 - Citrine Metaphor
Airtime Trampoline & Game Parks Summer Hoe Down to Benefit Gleaners Food Bank
Dust off that ten-gallon hat and get ready for a day of hootin’ and hollerin’ as AirTime Trampoline & Game Park is kicking off Summer with a HoeDown to benefit Gleaners Food Bank on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at all locations in Troy, Sterling Heights, Westland, Novi and Grand Rapids... - June 13, 2017 - AirTime Trampoline & Game Parks
New Real-World Game: The Floor is Lava
The Puzzalarium opened a brand new real-world game called The Floor is Lava in Hillcrest this week. It is a hidden roles game for between 7-25 players at once. Players are dealt roles and secretly assigned to a team. Players must work together, lie, and cross-examine each other in order to figure out who is and is not on their team, all the while with players attempting to eliminate each other by making them step in the Lava. At the end of the game, the team with the most players alive wins. - June 13, 2017 - The Puzzalarium
7 Things to Consider Before Buying a Bounce House from China
Bouncer Depot offers tips on selecting the best commercial bounce houses, inflatable water slides and obstacle courses made in the U.S.A. - June 06, 2017 - Bouncer Depot
Sky Zone Ocean Brings Warrior Course to Monmouth County
Sky Zone Ocean opens latest attractions this weekend and brings a state of the art Warrior course to Monmouth County. Located in the Seaview Square Mall in Ocean Township, Sky Zone Ocean now has a Ninja Warrior Course, Sky Climb free climbing wall, Sky Hoops one-on-one basketball, Sky Joust and Sky Ladder balance tests, as well as classic favorites of Foam Zone, Ultimate Dodgeball, and Sky Slam basketball. This weekend proceeds of Sky Swag packages will go to the Autism Speaks organization. - April 26, 2017 - Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Urban Jungle Fun Park to Open New Location in Mesa, Arizona
Urban Jungle Fun Park turns fun into fitness for Mesa Arizona families with its indoor adventure park and revolutionary FitPlay program. - February 22, 2017 - Wholesome Harvest
TreeUmph! Adventure Course Checked Off Some of Its Wish List Items to Serve Guests Better
From new games to stuffed burgers, this aerial obstacle course has more to offer than just ziplines - December 22, 2016 - TreeUmph! Adventure Course
Warm-Up Your Winters at WOW
This winter, soak up the sun and add fun to your time outdoors with Worlds of Wonder Amusement Park’s exclusive online offers. - December 15, 2016 - Worlds of Wonder
Former CIA Officer Opens LA's First Spy Mission Escape Room, Helps Angelenos' Espionage Fantasies Come to Life
Intelligence, LA’s first Spy Mission Escape Room, is pleased to announce its grand opening on December 1. Founded and operated by a former CIA officer, the venue provides players with realistic spy missions and scenarios. Players must work together with their team of players, solve fun... - December 01, 2016 - Intelligence
Scene75 Dayton & Scene75 Cincinnati Are Finalists for the Top Family Entertainment Center in North America
Scene75 Entertainment is proud to announce that Scene75 Dayton and Scene75 Cincinnati have both been named finalists for the 2016 Top Family Entertainment Center in North America. - November 09, 2016 - Scene75 Entertainment Center - Dayton
Boo Bowl at Pin Chasers is a Safe, Family-Friendly Way to Celebrate Halloween
Families enjoy two hours of bowling, fun, and games in a safe environment for Halloween. - October 27, 2016 - Pin Chasers
Peekaboo Faces by Play and Learn with Me Receives 2016 Best of Lafayette Award
Peekaboo Faces by Play and Learn with Me Receives 2016 Best of Lafayette Award in Entertainers and Face Painting Categories. - October 18, 2016 - Play and Learn
Bouncer Depot Launched Cheaper Production Line of Bounce Houses for Residential Use with Quality Identical to Commercial Inflatables
Bouncer Depot, commercial bounce house and inflatable water slide manufacturer, launched new and cheaper line of products made to meet residential needs and requirements. - October 13, 2016 - Bouncer Depot
Pinnacle Production Group Presents Chinese Lantern Light Festival in Miami Experience Spectacular Evening of Massive Chinese Lanterns
A celebration of Chinese culture, the Lantern Light Festival arrives in Miami on November 30 at the Miami-Dade County Fair Expo Center. The festival is a six-week production featuring massive lanterns, inspiring performances and incredible cuisine. Attendees will experience a kaleidoscope of colors, shapes, and themes in the run–up to the Christmas period and beyond. Learn more at http://www.lanternlightfestival.com. - September 15, 2016 - Pinnacle Productions Group
Bouncer Depot Introduces Labor Day Specials on Inflatable Bounce Houses and Water Slides
Bouncer Depot, an inflatable play structure manufacturer and wholesaler, announces Labor Day specials on its commercial bounce houses for sale. More information on Labor Day Sale and financing options is available at http://www.bouncerdepot.com. - August 29, 2016 - Bouncer Depot
F1 Boston Proclaims: No Affiliation with Planned F1 Rhode Island Development
F1 Boston, the state-of-the-art kart racing and Conference Center in Braintree, Mass., has declared that it has absolutely no affiliations, connections or partnerships with a planned facility in Rhode Island named “F1 Rhode Island.” F1 Boston’s proclamation comes in response to a... - August 11, 2016 - F1 Boston
Midwayville Popup Interactive Game World Materializes in San Francisco for Summer 2016
Midwayville, a mixed reality popup theme park, will materialize in San Francisco’s Soma neighborhood every Friday night 7:00pm to 11:30pm starting June 17 through August 26. The SoMa StrEat Food Park will be transformed into a multiland pixelated theme park full of exciting attractions including repainted buildings, a customized floor game board mural for real-time interactive play, food trucks, a stage show and vivid lighting systems. - May 26, 2016 - Midwayville
Skyhawk Opens at Canada’s Wonderland
Guests flip head over heels for a new ride at Canada's largest amusement park. - May 05, 2016 - Ride Entertainment
Greenville Escape Room Grand Opening
Greenville Escape Room opening Friday, May 13th. - May 02, 2016 - Escape Room
Springfield Escape Room Grand Opening
Springfield gets its own live escape game experience. The Springfield Escape Room grand opening their doors on May 18th and brings a new level of entertainment to the area. The door is locked and the clock is ticking, you must work your way through a cleverly designed set of clues and puzzles to... - April 29, 2016 - Springfield Escape Room
Big Air Trampoline Park Hosts $1 Jump Hour Leap Day Celebration
Full Day of fun & activities planned for party featuring KTLA morning program and the Medieval Times knights. Big Air Buena Park has largest promotions with Laguna Hills & Redlands properties also offering the $1 first hour of jump opportunity on Leap Day. - February 27, 2016 - Big Air Trampoline Park
Route 377 Go-Karts Will be Closed on February 29, 2016
Route 377 Go-Karts will be closed on February 29, 2016 due to Maintenance. “Route 377 Go-Karts” makes an announcement that the Kart will be closed on February 29, 2016 due to spring cleaning and maintenance of the kart. In order to offer the most enjoyable experience to its customers... - February 21, 2016 - Route 377 Go-Karts, LLC
Worlds of Wonder Awarded 2015 Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence
Recognised as a Top Performing Amusement & Water Park as Reviewed by Travellers on the World’s Largest Travel Site - February 04, 2016 - Worlds of Wonder
WinterFest Celebrations at the Worlds of Wonder
WOW celebrated Christmas and New Year in a sparking WinterFest. The list of attractions follows: • Over 20 fantabulous Rides and Boating • Rocking Live Band Performances • Delicious Food & Snacks options to delight your taste buds • Prizes Galore with on-the-spot... - January 10, 2016 - Worlds of Wonder
Bouncer Depot Announces the Winner of Best Selling Commercial Inflatable Bounce House for 2015
Bounce Houses are no child’s play, and Bouncer Depot proves why they are the undisputed leader in the manufacturing and sales of Bounce Houses in the USA. - December 28, 2015 - Bouncer Depot
Escape Room Live to Add Edgar Allan Poe Themed Restaurants
Escape Room Live, the premier live escape game corporation in the US, is expanding their offerings to include Edgar Allan Poe themed Restaurant/Bars with attached escape rooms. Live action gaming is the hottest new trend in entertainment around the world with new television shows "Race to Escape" and the slated "Celebrity Escape Room" emphasizing recent consumer demand for novel experiences. www.escaperoomlive.com. - December 11, 2015 - Escape Room Live LLC
Trick or Treat with a Twist – Halloween Zip Trips
Annual “Freaky Flights” Combines the Perfect Mix of Adventure, Fear, Nervousness and Fun - October 09, 2015 - ZipZone Canopy Tours
Ride Entertainment Selected to Operate $16 Million Dollar Carousel at The Battery
Ride Entertainment Group’s New York Operations team has been selected by The Battery Conservancy to run the new SeaGlass Carousel, a one-of-a-kind, permanent cultural attraction featuring a monumental nautilus shell with 30 grand luminescent fish. SeaGlass Carousel will open to the public on... - August 21, 2015 - Ride Entertainment
Ride Entertainment Opens Ropes Course at Killington Resort
The Skye Ropes Course at Killington Resort opened this summer and has been a fantastic success. It is operated in a revenue share partnership between Ride Entertainment and Killington. The course stands 4 stories high, offers 42 elements for daring climbers to traverse, and is located at... - August 14, 2015 - Ride Entertainment
Phoenix Escape Room is Pleased to Announce That It is Now Open for Business
Phoenix Escape Room is a fun, challenging, immersive, interactive game experience taking place every day. - August 08, 2015 - Phoenix Escape Room
CRP USA Rethinks the Additive Manufacturing with Windform Materials
Creating a prototype is always a challenge, but CRP USA has greatly increased the capabilities of 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing to make it easier with Windform materials. - June 12, 2015 - CRP USA
Slideboarding: the First Video-Game Integrated Waterslide Opens to the Public
Much more than a waterslide, Slideboarding challenges players in real life and through an engaging mobile game. - June 11, 2015 - WhiteWater West Industries
Watch Out as the New Timber Falls Log Flume Splashes Into Calgary
WhiteWater Attractions is proud to celebrate the opening of a new Log Flume on Canadian soil. Experience Calaway Park’s Timber Falls, located in Calgary, Alberta. Visitors are invited to take a journey through three interactive themed buildings as they queue up to the Timber Falls Sawmill. - June 05, 2015 - WhiteWater West Industries
Icon Sculpting: Open Art Studio Event
Icon Sculpting's Evgeni Vodenitcharov has been working in Las Vegas for 21 years creating art and many of the iconic sculptures on Las Vegas boulevard. They are hosting an open art studio event on May 31, 2015, sharing the process and design involved in their fine art, commercial sculptures and private commissions. Guests artists featured are Mycki Manning and Daniel Miller. - May 28, 2015 - Icon Sculpting
Chinese Waterpark Hosts Ground Breaking Ceremony
The Henan Yinji Xuanyuan Shengjing Culture Tourism Co. celebrated the first day of construction of the Yinji Xinmi Waterpark in Henan, China with a ground-breaking ceremony on May 20th. The mayor, local officials, park owners and WhiteWater representatives joined together to mark the first day of... - May 28, 2015 - WhiteWater West Industries
ZipZone Canopy Tours Offers a Course in Nature 101 Through Forest Discovery Tours
For a third season, ZipZone Canopy Tours has teamed up with the Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan Park District to present their Forest Discovery Tours. Accompanied by a Metro Park naturalist, guests will zip from tree to tree, experiencing views inside the forest canopy while learning... - May 16, 2015 - ZipZone Canopy Tours
Youth Program Acheives USA Hockey's Highest Level at Aviator Sports and Events Center
Landmark Year for Aviator Youth Hockey Culminates with Rise to Tier 1 Status - April 30, 2015 - Aviator Sports and Events Center
Zip Zone Canopy Tours Sets Dates for Full Moon Tours
ZipZone Canopy Tours is offering thrill seekers seven weekends throughout the season to experience its full moon zip tour. For two nights during these lunar events, ZipZone guests will fly through the forest by night, under only the light of the full moon. A limited number of tours are offered... - April 23, 2015 - ZipZone Canopy Tours
Why the Terms Near Drowning, Dry Drowning, Delayed Drowning, and Secondary Drowning Should Not be Used
Outdated and incorrect information regarding drowning is being used in numerous sources online, and in traditional and social media. The Starfish Aquatics Institute (SAI), a leader in the aquatic safety field, has released a position statement designed to clarify the correct definition and explain why the terms “dry,” “delayed,” “near” and “secondary” drowning should not be used. - April 10, 2015 - Starfish Aquatics Institute