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Sponsored by Intercard Inc, www.intercardinc.com Ever wondered why some people are obsessed with dinosaurs or how pickleball stories can make for great laughs? Join us as we share our quirky attractions and whisk you away on a virtual tour of Jurassic Forest in Gibbons, Alberta. This family-friendly gem is packed with animatronic dinosaurs, discovery trails, a tar pit café, and even a dino dig sit...

Sponsored by Intercard Inc,  www.intercardinc.com Ready for some thrilling summer activities and groundbreaking community engagement? Discover how Chuck E Cheese is teaming up with YouTube sensation Ryan's World to bring a special triple-loaded pepperoni pizza to their locations, while also promoting Ryan's new movie, Titan Universe Adventure. Learn how this partnership could inspire loc...

Sponsored by Intercard Inc, www.intercardinc.com Ready to be swept away to an enchanting world of magic and gaming excitement? Join us for an exclusive reveal as we celebrate Harry Potter's birthday with Universal's thrilling announcement of the new Ministry of Magic world, set to open next year. Imagine strolling through the magical streets of Wizarding Paris from the Fantastic Beasts f...

Sponsored by Intercard, Inc,  www.intercardinc.com Can a new entertainment venue revolutionize your night out? Discover the buzz around Decoy, Gainesville's latest hotspot for dining and entertainment, as we unpack its unique offerings and influencer praise. With nine pools of Lucky Putt, duckpin bowling lanes, and top-notch simulation games, Decoy blends sophistication with fun. We also touc...

Continuing the extensive coverage of the May and June amusement and attraction scene, with our Bangkok coverage of the IAAPA Expo Asia (IAAPA-Asia’24). Subscribe and visit LBX Collective for more!

Sponsored by Intercard Inc, www.intercardinc.com Can a new player like Underpar Life truly revolutionize the golfing experience? Get ready to discover how they're aiming to redefine accessibility and affordability in the sport. We’re bringing you an illuminating conversation about their debut locations at Hawks Creek in Dallas-Fort Worth and Horizon Golf Course in El Paso. With Bo Wellington&...

Sponsored by Intercard Inc, www.intercardinc.com What if your entertainment business could avoid costly mistakes right from the start? Join us as we unravel the cautionary tale of a company that faltered due to a lack of industry know-how and insufficient feasibility studies. We break down the importance of hiring the right experts, understanding audio and space design, and the critical value of t...

Sponsored by Intercard Inc, www.intercardinc.com Ever wondered how young athletes manage to shine so brightly on the Olympic stage? Or why some sports seem to favor certain age groups more than others? Today’s LBX Daily Show starts with a correction about the Olympics' opening ceremony time and dives into the fascinating dynamics of age in sports. We'll also take you on a visually and au...

Sponsored by Intercard Inc, www.intercardinc.com Can the magic of the Paris Summer Olympics help renew our love for one of the world's most romantic cities? We kick off our latest episode with the incredible spectacle of the 2025 Paris Summer Olympics. Picture athletes parading down the River Seine on boats, passing landmarks like Notre Dame and the Louvre—yes, it's as breathtaking as it...

Sponsored by Intercard Inc,  www.intercardinc.com Have you ever wondered why certain attractions are off-limits to specific groups of people? Join Brandon and me as we navigate the turbulent waters of a Dutch amusement park's controversial decision to ban women from a particular water slide due to frequent injuries. We'll discuss our own encounters with extreme weather, from the searing...

Sponsored by Intercard Inc, www.intercardinc.com Imagine juggling the thrill of roller coasters and the magic of Disney while playing tour guide for two teenagers from different continents. This week on the LBX Daily Show, we catch up with Bravin Wiley, who shares his action-packed adventure chaperoning his son Colin and his exchange brother James from Ireland through the Tempe Sister Cities progr...

We now cover a very crowded last few months in the sector. The proximity of this mass of “May Convention Madness” to the next run of shows was not lost on hard pressed exhibitors. The next few weeks, moving into June, saw IAAPA Expo Asia , Licensing Expo 2024 and other events. Subscribe and visit LBX Collective for more!

Sponsored by Intercard Inc, www.intercardinc.com What if the entertainment experiences you love are being severely underpriced? Join us on Sound Off as Kevin Williams exposes the hidden revenue opportunities in the location-based entertainment industry due to mispriced experiences. Discover how the monumental merger between Cedar Fair and Six Flags could transform the entertainment landscape with...

Sponsored by Intercard Inc, www.intercardinc.com Could a mini-golf course hold the key to Washington DC’s past, and what happens when a polar bear's story is cut tragically short? Join us as we journey through today's tales, starting with a nod to our own Brandon Wiley's birthday, despite his absence. We tackle the potential Disney Employees Union strike and the weekend’s global Int...

Sponsored by INtercard Inc, www.intercardinc.com Ever wondered what makes a night out unforgettable? Get ready to discover Spiderbox, Manchester's hottest new entertainment hub co-founded by Kevin Williams, offering an exhilarating fusion of live music, quizzes, karaoke, sim racing, and spectacular performances by local talent. We'll give you a sneak peek into its vibrant ambiance and a...

Sponsored by Intercard Inc, www.intercardinc.com Could the humble Lego brick be the currency of a thriving black market? Join us as we expose the shocking world of Lego theft in Oregon, where over $200,000 worth of stolen Lego sets were recovered from a business called Brick Builders. We’ll uncover how the owners allegedly turned a blind eye, encouraging this LEGO loot and shining a light on the l...

Sponsored by Intercard Inc,  www.intercardinc.com Get ready for an exhilarating ride as we celebrate National Hot Dog Day with a feast of fun facts and quirky trivia! From 7-Eleven's claim to fame as the largest hot dog seller in the U.S. to Joey Chestnut's jaw-dropping record of devouring 68 hot dogs in 10 minutes, we've got the sizzling details. Did you know hot dogs were the firs...

Sponsored by Intercard Inc, www.intercardinc.com Ever wondered how a 93-year-old can still bring joy to an amusement park? Tune in as Brandon shares the heartwarming story of Evie Bench, the spirited ride operator at Little America Amusement Park in Wisconsin. Meanwhile, Brandon gives us a real-time report from the bustling environment of a Starbucks en route to Disneyland. From the buzz of coffee...

Sponsored by Intercard Inc.,  www.intercardinc.com Ever wondered how luxury is transforming the entertainment landscape? This episode promises an exciting journey through the latest trends in location-based entertainment, as we delve into what truly constitutes luxury and how immersive experiences are redefining consumer expectations. We also get into a spirited debate on traditional sports bowlin...

Continuing our coverage of the Asian amusement scene, and the second part of the Asian Amusement & Attraction (AAA) Expo 2024 report looks at the developments on the extensive show floor. Subscribe and visit LBX Collective for more!

Sponsored by Intercard Inc,   www.intercardinc.com  Is gel blasting the next big thing in immersive entertainment? Join us as we explore the innovative Nexus platform, a game-changer set to compete with traditional laser tag and state-of-the-art free roam VR experiences like Limitless VR and Zero Latency. We'll share our firsthand experience at IAAPA, including the hilarious TSA incident with...

Sponsored by Intercard Inc. www.intercardinc.com What if you could experience the thrill of childhood fun while embracing the perks of early retirement? Join me, Brandon Wiley, as I navigate solo through this episode, with Christine Buhrer off at the Calgary Stampede. We kick things off with a nostalgic tale of an old roller rink on Highway 247 in Macon, Georgia, reborn as the Level Up Family Ente...

Sponsored by Intercard, Inc. www.intercardinc.com Imagine a place where the flat prairies of Alberta transform into a hub of exhilarating outdoor activities. Join us as we uncover the hidden gem that is Canyon Ski Resort, Alberta's largest non-mountain resort near Red Deer. We marvel at the vast array of activities it offers, from skiing and snowboarding to tubing and an aerial adventure park...

Sponsored by Intercard Inc, www.intercardinc.com Unlock the secrets behind the most immersive mini golf experiences with Joravision, the masterminds of themed amusement since the nineties. Discover their latest innovation, Remarkable—a customizable mini golf solution with 22 interactive holes, touch screen patterns, and movable tables, all designed to keep both operators and players on their toes....

Sponsored by Intercard, Inc, www.intercardinc.com  Join us as Christine  shares her exhilarating experience at the Calgary Stampede, complete with gritty vibes, live music, and mouthwatering beef on a bun. Then, pivot with us to Atomic Golf, a place battling visibility woes but now taking a daring leap with the first-ever residency drone show starting July 18th. We'll dissect why Thursday nig...