The Savannah Bananas baseball team brought their fun and entertainment-focused style to Coors Field in Denver, drawing large crowds and providing a lively, theatrical alternative to traditional Major League Baseball, which is struggling with poor performance and attendance. Their show includes dance numbers, fan interactions, and creative rules, making baseball accessible and enjoyable for all ages, especially kids, and highlighting a different, more joyful side of the sport.
Prime Day 2024 offers significant discounts on a variety of board games for Prime members, providing an opportunity to enjoy non-digital entertainment at reduced prices.
"GMA" lifestyle contributor Lori Bergamotto shares recommendations to enhance your backyard for summer gatherings, including shatterproof drinkware, mosquito repellents, giant block games, a foam machine, and a cozy beanbag chair. These items promise to make your outdoor space more enjoyable for play dates, BBQs, and other events.
A temporary outdoor ice rink has opened in downtown Portland, bringing festive feelings and hope for the revitalization of the area. The ice rink, accompanied by vendors selling warm drinks and food, aims to make downtown Portland a place for everybody. Families are being drawn to the rink, which offers a fun experience and supports local businesses. The ice rink, funded by the city, corporate sponsors, and other organizations, is part of Prosper Portland's goal to bring people back into central city spaces. The rink is open until January 28th, and tickets are available for 90-minute skate sessions.
This article highlights a popular card game called "Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza" that has received over 10,000 5-star ratings on Amazon. Suitable for ages 8 and up, players take turns flipping cards and saying the words "taco," "cat," "goat," "cheese," and "pizza" in order. If the card matches the word being spoken, players race to slap their hands on top of the pile. The game is praised for its fun and laughter, making it a great stocking stuffer or gift idea for the whole family. Available on Amazon for $7.97 with various shipping options.
Legoland Florida Resort has announced its new attractions and experiences for 2024, including the LEGO Ferrari "Build and Race" experience opening in spring, where guests can create their own Ferrari race car and test it on extreme tracks. In fall, a new aquarium called SEA LIFE Florida Resort will open, offering a diverse range of marine life and captivating exhibits. Additionally, Legoland is offering more passholder benefits, including a themed workshop series and a year full of exciting events.
Redditors on the r/Disneyland subreddit discuss the issue of parents leaving their young children alone in hotel rooms while they go off to enjoy adult activities at Disneyland. Multiple commenters share similar experiences, highlighting the potential dangers and irresponsibility of such actions. While there used to be options for supervised childcare at the park, they have closed due to the pandemic. Leaving children alone in hotel rooms is not a suitable solution and alternative childcare services should be considered.
A former Disney Imagineer and theme park expert, Ryan Harmon, has stated that visiting Disney theme parks has become more stressful and less fun for families due to overcrowding and the reservation system. Harmon explains that despite efforts to spread out the crowd and raise prices, the system using mobile phones to reserve rides and shows often leads to poor experiences for those who do not plan ahead. He suggests capping reservations to allow walk-in guests to enjoy the park without stress. Harmon also criticizes the elimination of the free fast pass and the high prices charged by Disney. However, Disney maintains positive guest experience ratings and strong demand in its theme parks.
Around 90,000 people gathered at Panther Island Pavilion in Fort Worth to celebrate Independence Day with music, fireworks, and family-friendly activities. The event featured live performances, kids' activities, food, and drinks. Extra safety measures were implemented this year after a grass fire disrupted the fireworks show in the previous year. For those unable to attend, the fireworks show was live-streamed on Fox4News.com and the FOX 4 YouTube channel.
Various events and activities are planned for the 4th of July weekend, including a block party, concerts, fireworks displays, and family-friendly attractions such as Wet N' Wild water park. Celebrations will take place in El Paso, Socorro, Fort Davis, Las Cruces, and Ascarate Park, offering something for everyone to enjoy during the holiday weekend.
The line-up for Movies in the Park has been announced, with screenings taking place from June to September across various parks in Monroe County. In addition to the movies, families can participate in a scavenger hunt to learn about the sacrifices of veterans as part of the county's "Never Forget Rose" campaign. The first 45 families at Innovative Field screenings will receive a rose upon entry.
Nintendo is hosting the Summer of Play tour from June 15 to August 28, inviting guests of all ages to explore the worlds created by Nintendo Switch games through a variety of summer-themed activities. The tour offers something for every type of player in the family, from the platforming aficionado who likes to explore Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe with others, to the competitive player who prefers to brawl it out in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Guests will receive a free Nintendo Summer of Play passport, which can be stamped after participating in various activities at the event, and can also commemorate their Nintendo summer experience by stopping by the Play Nintendo Mushroom Kingdom Yourself Photobooth for a digital keepsake.
Kings Island amusement park in Ohio is implementing a new chaperone policy for guests aged 15 and younger following an increase in "unruly and inappropriate behavior." Under the new policy, underage guests must be accompanied by someone who is at least 21 years old. The chaperone must show a valid government-issued photo ID at the park entry, and one chaperone is allowed per 10 guests. Children and teens who do not follow the rule could be asked to leave the park. The rule applies to all Kings Island ticket and season pass holders.
Worlds of Fun, a theme park in Kansas City, is implementing a chaperone policy for guests aged 15 or younger after a fight involving over 100 teenagers broke out during the park's opening weekend. The policy requires a chaperone who is at least 21 years old to accompany minors after 4 p.m. The park also prohibits fighting or physical aggression of any kind and holds parents or guardians responsible for the behavior of their minor children. This move follows similar policies implemented by other amusement parks, including Knott's Berry Farm in Southern California.
Nintendo Live 2023, an event celebrating Nintendo fun, will take place in Seattle in September. The event will feature gameplay, live performances, gaming tournaments, photo ops, and more, inviting all members of the family to come together and have fun. Attendees will experience a wide variety of Nintendo game-inspired activities across a large-scale themed area, designed for both families and fans. More details about the event, including specific timing and how to attend, will be revealed in the future.
