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Awards Awards Tourist Attractions & Parks Magazine and Foundations Entertainment University bring you... Excellence in Family Entertainment Center Awards In order to recognize the hard work and dedication that is necessary to succeed as an entertainment center, Tourist Attractions & Parks Magazine and Foundations Entertainment University have teamed up to present a number of category awards for recognizing new standards for excellence in the industry. Awards to be presented at: Amusement Expo - March 14-16, 2012 IT IS TIME TO VOTE HELP PICK THE TOP ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS IN 11 CATEGORIES VOTES NEED TO BE IN BY FEBRUARY 17, 2012 VOTE ON-LINE or BY FAX Categories and Nominees Best Bowling Anchored Center Jupiter Bowl Location: Park City, Utah www.jupiterbowl.com Size: 22,000 sq.ft. Attractions: Bowling, Arcade, Billiards With 16 lanes of luxury bowling, a custom private suite, full-scale amusement arcade and state-of-the art audio/visual programming, Jupiter Bowl has quickly become the place to be in Park City. When hunger strikes, American classic cuisine can be found in Jupiter’s Lift Grill and Lounge or can be served laneside amid a host of luxury touches. The Black Diamond bar provides a 360 degree view of the Center’s activities while offering a myriad of specialty cocktails, beers & a unique wine selection. Shenaniganz Location: Rockwall, TX www.shenaniganz.com Size:70,000 sq.ft. Attractions: Bowling, Laser Tag, Black Light Mini-Golf, Go-Karts, Rock Climbing, Billiards, Shuffle Board and Arcade Shenaniganz is the ultimate eater-tainment destination for people of all ages. With a wide range of activi- ties, including 24 lanes of bowling, comfortable modern furniture, laneside dining options, laser tag, mini- golf, indoor go-karts and an arcade, patrons can’t help but have an incredibly good time. When it is time to unwind, don’t forget to visit Rosie’s grill for a wide selection of beer, wine and specialty cocktails as well as a full menu that rivals most stand-alone restaurants. Emagine Star Lanes Location: Royal Oak, MI www.emagine-entertainment.com Size: 72,000 sq.ft. Attractions: Bowling, Movie Theater Emagine/Star Lanes represents a new direction for the cinema industry. By combining an all-digital cin- ema, upscale food service, and full-luxury boutique bowling facility, Emagine has set a new standard for entertainment within the northern Detroit marketplace. With more than 72,000 square feet at its disposal, Emagine incorporates a two-story boutique, 16 lane bowling center with upscale decor, a private ‘High Roller’ mezzanine that overlooks the entire first level, a chef-driven dining program, and an all-digital 10-screen cinema with custom box and luxury seating options. Star Lanes on the Levee Location: Newport, KY www.starlaneslevee.com Size: 25,000 sq.ft. Attractions: Bowling, Billiards, Mechanical Bull Star Lanes on the Levee offers guests more than mere bowling; this upscale lounge includes 16 lanes of bowling, billiards, a sophisticated A/V system, a DJ booth, screens and more. Toro, a separate unique dining experience, also shares the space with a riveting 60-foot showcase bar, custom lounge, patio and private room, and most importantly, a mechanical bull! Star Lanes and Toro are open to all ages during the day. In the evening, admission is limited to 21 or older as the venues transforms itself into a nightclub atmosphere, complete with the sights and sounds of area DJ’s and the no-holes-barred action of the area’s most aggressive mechanical bull. If you’re looking for nightlife within the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area, Newport on the Levee is the place to find it. Categories and Nominees Best Indoor Family Entertainment Center Triple Play Family Fun Park Location: Hayden, ID www.3play.com Size: 60,000 sq.ft. - Including Indoor and Outdoor Waterpark Attractions: 18 lanes 10-pin and 2 lanes Duck Pin Bowling, Mini-Golf, Go Karts, Laser Tag, Bumper Boats, Arcade, Softplay, Climbing Wall and Mining Sluice Triple Play Family Fun Park offers endless fun for the entire family. A bright and appealing environment chock full of attractions makes Triple Play stand apart from its competition. Add to that the attached water park, Raptor, and you have a family entertainment center you will never want to leave. Provo Beach Resort Location: Provo, UT www.provobeachresort.com Size: 52,000 sq.ft. - 2 Levels Attractions: 2 FlowRider’s, Hot Tub, Ropes Course, 8 lanes of Bowling, 180-Seat Professional Concert Stage, Animated 38-Wicket Croquet Course, Mini-Bowling, Golf Simulators, Putting Green, Softplay, Toddler Town, Pinewood Derby, Carousel, Game Zone, Lazer Frenzy, Food Court, T-Shirt Shop, Retail, and Party Rooms. Provo Beach Resorts brings a unique group of family-centered attractions together under one roof with style and panache. Go surfing indoors, play a round of croquet, build and race your own pinewood derby car or relax at the spa. And if you are looking for more traditional family entertainment, the redemption games, old-fashioned carousel, ice cream shop and ropes course are sure to please. There is something for everyone and a little bit more in the heart of the Utah mountains. Fun Spot, Grand Country Square Location: Branson, MO www.grandcountry.com Size: 16,000 sq.ft. Attractions: 18-Hole Animated Mini-Golf, Mini-Bowling, Bumper Cars, Lazer Maze, Arcade, Papa Grand’s Pizza Buffet. Fun Spot is home to year-round, indoor fun for the whole family. Featuring Black-Light Mini-Golf, Mini- Bowling, Spin-Zone Bumper Cars, The Fun Spot Play Area, LaserMaze, Fun Spot Arcade, and the Super Prize Redemption Center, there is no shortage of things to do. Funplex Location: East Hanover, NJ www.thefunplex.com Size: 100,000 sq.ft. Attractions: Arcade, Foam Frenzy, Laser Tag, Bumper Cars, Electric Go-Karts, Swim- ming Pool, MagiQuest and Rides If you are looking for indoor family fun on a large scale look no further than Funplex: a large-scale facility filled with large-scale fun. From the traditional mainstays of the family entertainment center, like a game packed arcade and laser tag, to the new and adventurous enterprises, like the immersive fantasy world of MagiQuest, the high speed thrills of electric go karts, the wild fun of bumper cars, the spectacle of XD Theater, and the excitement of Foam Frenzy, Funplex has it all. Categories and Nominees Best Outdoor/Indoor Family Entertainment Center Treetop Family Adventure Location: Birmingham, AL www.treetopfamilyadventure.com Size: 18,000 sq.ft. on 4.5 Acres Attractions: Outdoors: Go-Karts, Mini-Golf, Water Wars, Jumpies, Pavilion Indoors: 3-Story Treehouse Playground, Laser Tag, Lazer Frenzy, Mini-Bowling, Games/Redemption Arcade, Toddler Village (designed and built by owner Butch Jones) with Softplay Connected to a Parents Lounge, Party Rooms and Animaland TreeTop is family owned and run and has displayed the family theme throughout the facility with a friendly staff and a clean, bright facility with bathrooms so clean it is hard to believe it is a family entertainment center! There is also a large cafe where you can indulge in a fresh made cheesy pizza, hot dog, hamburger or treat yourself to an Icee, ice cream, popcorn or funnel cake fries. For the younger crowd, Treetop offers a unique treehouse-themed softplay experience and Animaland, where you pick and stuff your own new plush best friend. TreeTop is the place to come with the entire family and everyone is sure to have a great time! Frankie’s Fun Park Location: Columbia, SC www.frankiesfunpark.com Size: 13.5 Acres Attractions: Go-Karts, Mini-golf, Bumper Boats, Batting Cages, Rock Wall, Fun House, Fun Slide, Drop Zone Southern hospitality is alive and well at Frankie’s Fun Park. Uncle Frankie welcomes you for a day of adrenaline pumping thrills on the Monaco slick track, the heart dropping Drop Zone, the sky high fun slide, or atop the rock wall. Or if you prefer a more relaxing time, there’s mini golf, bumper boats and a fun house for the kids. Boomers! Location: Irvine, CA www.boomersparks.com Size: 45,000 sq.ft. Attractions: Go-karts, Mini-golf, Bumper Boats, Laser Tag, Batting Cages, Rock Wall, Flamethrower and Sidewinder Thrill Rides, Kiddie Rides, Arcade Race to victory on the Go Kart Tracks, become a golf legend on the Mini-Golf Course, or get the high- est score in the giant arcades. Boomer’s Irvine packs thrills and excitement into its park with multiple thrill rides, a rock wall and their super fast high performance go-karts. There is the Lil’ Thunder Road with all the pedal to metal excitement that is as safe as it is fun. And a visit to King Arthur’s Carnival, a kid-sized Camelot with rides such as Merlin’s Magic Teacups and the King’s carousel will be sure to please even the pickiest of young knights. Fun Spot Location: Orlando, FL www.funspotattractions.com Size: 5 Acres with Development of Adjacent 10 Acres Attractions: Multi-Level Go-Karts, Bumper Boats, Bumper Cars, Kiddie Rides, 2-Level Arcade, Thrill Rides Half carnival, half family entertainment center, Fun Spot is all about fun. Jump on their Go-Karts with mul- tiple tracks or let off steam on their bumper boat, bumper cars or in the arcade. If thrill rides are more your style, hit the scrambler or paratrooper to get your fix. And there is plenty of fun for the younger kids as well on the teacups and other toddler appropriate rides. Fun Spot offers free admission and parking. Categories and Nominees Best Roller Skating Center Scotties Fun Spot Location: Quincy, IL www.scottiesfunspot.com Size: 44,000 sq.ft.
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