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5 Tips to Celebrate May the 4th All Month Long
(Family Features) It’s the time of year when Star Wars fans from across the galaxy gather to celebrate May the 4th, also known as Star Wars Day. Inspired by the iconic catchphrase uttered in the first film of the Skywalker Saga, Star Wars: A New Hope, May the 4th has grown in size and enthusiasm over the years. Fans who don’t want to limit the Star Wars celebrations can keep the festivities going all month long.
To kickstart your Star Wars Day, check out these family-friendly ideas, activities and out of this galaxy adventures that are perfect for every fan.
Movie Marathon Month
You never need an excuse to watch these movies, but what better time than in May? Once a week, friends and families can unwind and have a movie night. Whether it’s in chronological order or picking out your favorite Star Wars movie, spending time together watching the Skywalker Saga is a great highlight to everyone’s week.
Costume Contest
Before you start your movie, host a themed costume contest. Encourage family and friends to break off into teams and dress up as their favorite characters. Each alliance can battle one another in hopes of winning the ultimate title of “Best Dressed in the Galaxy.”
Drink Blue Milk Straight from the Star Wars Galaxy
Bring the big screen to your home with Star Wars TruMoo Blue Milk. The blue beverage was previously available exclusively at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney parks, but now fans can enjoy a new take with this vanilla flavored, low-fat milk that harnesses the power of protein-packed, real-dairy milk with 8 grams of protein per 8 fluid ounces to fuel adventures of all kinds, and goes perfectly with any showtime snack.
Try Out Themed Recipes
You can’t watch a movie without something to munch on – especially if you’re going the marathon route. Get creative in the kitchen and bring to life recipes reminiscent of your favorite Star Wars stories. Better yet, grab your blue milk and mix up a blue milkshake or ice cream pie.
Get Crafty
Grab your scissors, glue, boxes, and any other art supplies you have laying around and challenge everyone to make their own starship, drawing or craft from their favorite Star Wars film, series, game, book or more. Display your creations and continue to add more to your collection all month long.
To find interactive trivia, crafts, recipes and Star Wars TruMoo Blue Milk products near you as well as details about Star Wars white milk, both available for a limited time through July 2024 at select retailers in most major markets, visit StarWarsMilk.com.
*The Star Wars milk from TruMoo qualifies for the Star Wars check. To learn more, visit starwarscheck.com.
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What is Star Wars Day?
Star Wars Day is an informal commemorative day observed annually on May 4 to celebrate the Star Wars media franchise created by filmmaker George Lucas. [^1] Observance of the day spread quickly through media and grassroots celebrations since the franchise began in 1977. [^2] [^3]
The date originated from the pun “May the Fourth be with you,” from the Star Wars catchphrase “May the Force be with you.” [^1] Even though the holiday was not created or declared by Lucasfilm, many Star Wars fans have chosen to celebrate the holiday. [^4] It has since been embraced by Lucasfilm and the Walt Disney Company as an annual celebration of Star Wars.
In addition to fan activities, businesses and organizations often participate in the festivities by offering special promotions, themed merchandise, or hosting charity events. Fans engage in cosplay, marathons of the movies, and discussions about their favorite Star Wars moments. Social media channels are also abuzz with memes, quotes, and fan art dedicated to the Star Wars universe on this day.
The release date of the original Star Wars movie, May 25, 1977, is celebrated by some as Geek Pride Day. [^5] This day is set aside to honor all things geeky, and Star Wars enthusiasts often join in to celebrate their beloved franchise.
Overall, Star Wars Day on May 4th has grown into a global phenomenon, uniting fans from different backgrounds in their love for the rich and expansive Star Wars universe. From young Padawans to Jedi Masters, the celebration is a testament to the lasting impact of George Lucas’s visionary creation.
[^1]: New York Times Article
[^2]: Wikipedia Reference 2
[^3]: Wikipedia Reference 3
[^4]: Wikipedia Reference 4
[^5]: Geek Pride Day Reference
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Altitude Trampoline Park Announces Exclusive Partnership With Intelliplay
Premier Family-Friendly Entertainment Launches State-of-the-Art Technology Feature, Intellibands, in Two Parks With Additional Roll-Outs Coming Soon
DALLAS /PRNewswire/ — Altitude Trampoline Park, the leading family-friendly entertainment franchise, announced today its exclusive partnership with Intelliplay, Inc., a brand that is revolutionizing the indoor family entertainment industry with a patented smart wristband and gamification platform. This partnership will introduce Intellibands to Altitude Trampoline Park locations, offering cutting-edge technology designed to elevate the park experience for guests and improve overall park management for operators.
The Intelliplay system, featuring the Intelliband, aims to increase satisfaction for both guests and franchisees. Intellibands are advanced rubber wristbands equipped with radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. Key benefits of this technology include immediate identification of guests with expired jump time, gathering precise location and tracking data, increasing guest engagement through leaderboards and other gamified elements, and providing a convenient method to make purchases that grow overall revenue.
Replacing standard paper wristbands, Altitude staff will now perform check-ins through Intelliplay, scanning the Intelliband to link it to each guest’s ticket. This process ensures guests’ Intelliband lights up appropriately, allowing for seamless entry into the park. Staff can also monitor guest locations in real-time through a park map view.
Guests can look forward to several exciting features, including leaderboards. These allow kids to compete and earn points, making each visit to Altitude more engaging. Additionally, parents receive text notifications when their child’s time is about to expire, with a simple process to extend the time via phone. Intellibands also alert staff and parents if a child attempts to leave the facility, further ensuring safety and security in the park.
“We’re thrilled to introduce Intellibands to our parks. Altitude has been a trailblazer in the family entertainment industry, but this partnership with Intelliplay allows us to enhance our system by creating a new cornerstone for innovative technology, indoor activity, and fun that makes visits to our parks even more appealing and convenient,” said Mike Rotondo, CEO of Altitude Trampoline Park. “We are committed to continually improving the guest experience and look forward to seeing the positive impact Intellibands will have at our parks.”
The first Altitude Trampoline Park to officially roll-out this technology will be in Mason, Ohio, followed by Richardson, Texas. Prior to the official launch in Mason, Altitude tested this technology among customers and received great initial feedback. Customers found the wristband to be very secure and comfortable to wear, and overall felt the wristbands made for a better experience.
Altitude Trampoline Park is owned by Indoor Active Brands, a platform company that focuses on indoor entertainment concepts. This year, Indoor Active Brands launched its latest brand, The Pickle Pad, an indoor pickleball playground featuring a chef-inspired restaurant and bar – Crave Social Eatery, as well as yard and social games for all ages. Established by NRD Capital, Indoor Active Brands utilizes industry experience in the family entertainment and restaurant industries to support and assist its franchisees.
The brand is actively seeking qualified candidates to help grow its footprint throughout the U.S. in Kansas City, MO, Raleigh-Durham, NC, Denver, CO, among others. To learn more about franchise opportunities and upcoming store openings, contact Mike Stout at Mike.Stout@ATPHQ.COM or visit www.altitudefranchise.com.
About Altitude Trampoline Park
Altitude Trampoline Park is a premier indoor adventure park offering cutting edge trampolines, games, programs, and celebrations for all ages. Altitude is the home for active family fun! The brands successful $10 Endless Jumps pass, is where members get the max. Guests can, infact, Jump Happy! with unlimited use of trampolines, soft play, basketball, dodgeball, interactive games and more providing a great way for families to stay together and play together all year long. Nearing 100 locations worldwide, Altitude parks are centrally located and easily accessible, making it the convenient, budget friendly choice for families in 2024. More information can be found at altitudetrampolinepark.com.
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3, 2, 1… GO! The LEGO Group Unveils First-Ever LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart Sets at gamescom
At gamescom 2024 in Cologne, Germany, The LEGO Group dropped some exciting news: the highly anticipated LEGO® Super Mario™: Mario Kart™ sets are racing into the spotlight! For the first time ever, Nintendo’s iconic Mario Kart universe is coming to life in the form of LEGO bricks. Fans of both LEGO and Mario Kart can gear up for this all-new immersive experience launching on January 1, 2025.
LEGO Mario Kart
These six brand-new LEGO Mario Kart sets were first teased during the MAR10 Day celebration in March, but today’s unveiling offered a full, tantalizing look at the new collection. The sets bring beloved Mario Kart characters like Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Toad, Baby Mario, Baby Luigi, and Baby Peach into play, allowing fans to build, customize, and race their favorite karts on creative, brick-built tracks.
What makes these sets even more thrilling is the seamless integration of digital play. By adding a LEGO® Mario™, LEGO® Luigi™, or LEGO® Peach™ (sold separately) to the mix, players can enjoy interactive features like Mario Kart sound effects, scanning Item Boxes for extra coins, and even boosting their race score! The digital and physical elements collide to create a truly dynamic experience.
A Closer Look at the Sets:
- LEGO® Super Mario™: Mario Kart™ – Yoshi Bike (72031): For fans of the ever-popular Yoshi, this 133-piece set includes a Light-Blue Yoshi figure and a brick-built bike. Perfect for drifting through creative obstacles and launching shell items.
- LEGO® Super Mario™: Mario Kart™ – Standard Kart (72032): The classic Standard Kart set (174 pieces) features Toad in his red pit crew uniform and a detachable Super Glider, along with a buildable model of the Mario Kart vehicle.
- LEGO® Super Mario™: Mario Kart™ – Donkey Kong & DK Jumbo (72033): Featuring Donkey Kong’s signature DK Jumbo kart, this 387-piece set is packed with launchable items like bananas and shells to slow down your competitors.
- LEGO® Super Mario™: Mario Kart™ – Baby Mario vs. Baby Luigi (72034): Get ready for a Balloon Battle! This 321-piece set features Baby Mario in his Biddybuggy and Baby Luigi in his Tri-Speeder, plus six buildable balloons.
- LEGO® Super Mario™: Mario Kart™ – Toad’s Garage (72035): Customize and tune up your karts with two Blue Toads in this 390-piece set, featuring the B Dasher kart and a functional garage.
- LEGO® Super Mario™: Mario Kart™ – Baby Peach & Grand Prix Set (72036): The largest set (823 pieces) features Baby Peach, Lemmy, and Toad on their respective karts, ready to race through an obstacle-packed course.
Simon Kent, Design Director at The LEGO Group, expressed his excitement: “We are beyond excited to turbo-charge our LEGO Super Mario universe with these Mario Kart sets. We can’t wait for fans to bring Mario Kart races to brick-built reality with their friends and family.”
More Fun with LEGO Animal Crossing!
In addition to the Mario Kart news, The LEGO Group also announced three new sets from the LEGO® Animal Crossing™ universe:
- Stargazing with Celeste (77053)
- Leif’s Caravan & Garden Shop (77054)
- Able Sisters Clothing Shop (77055)
These charming sets invite fans to continue building their own Animal Crossing villages, expanding the fun of Nintendo’s cozy life simulation game into the LEGO world.
The LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart™ and LEGO Animal Crossing sets will be available globally starting January 1, 2025, giving fans of all ages plenty to look forward to as they get ready to build, race, and explore!
Stay tuned for more highly classified, top-secret intel on two of the most pressing matters of our time: the thrilling Mario Kart escapades at www.lego.com/themes/super-mario/mario-kart/about and the cute yet undeniably crucial happenings in Animal Crossing at www.lego.com/themes/animal-crossing/about.
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Get Ready St. Louis! Dave & Buster’s Reimagined Location Opens September 27
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – Excitement is in the air as Dave & Buster’s prepares to unveil its completely reimagined location in St. Louis on Friday, September 27! Situated at 13857 Riverport Drive in Maryland Heights, the ultimate destination for dining and entertainment is back and better than ever, promising a day filled with fun, food, and fantastic games.
A Fresh Take on Fun
The newly updated Dave & Buster’s location brings a thrilling blend of dining and entertainment, perfect for families and friends looking to make unforgettable memories together. With its innovative gaming activities and new ways to engage with one another, this reimagined venue is designed to elevate your gameplay experience.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
The Arena
Step into The Arena, a game-changing experience exclusive to Dave & Buster’s! This wall-to-wall gaming environment offers guests an array of ways to connect, compete, and conquer alongside their friends. For a limited time, you can dive into this cutting-edge gameplay for just $5 per person, per session! With a transparent exterior and room for up to eight players, The Arena sets the stage for intense competition with intuitive tracking technologies and immersive media.
Interactive Social Bays
Looking for that next level of fun? The Interactive Social Bays are here to redefine the way you play! Enjoy high-tech activities like High-Tech Darts and Social Shuffleboarding in reservable suites for two to six players. These exciting games feature mind-blowing digital interactivity that makes socializing even more engaging and fun!
Immersive Watch Experience
Calling all sports fans! The brand-new Watch Experience elevates game day to a whole new level. Featuring a jaw-dropping 40-foot screen and surround sound, every seat is the best in the house. With additional oversized HDTVs surrounding the bar, you’ll catch all the action in style!
Evolved Menu
Bring your appetite because the revamped chef-crafted menu is packed with new and improved mouthwatering options! There’s something for everyone, whether you’re looking for classic pub fare or innovative new flavors.
Sleek New Design
Prepare to be wowed as you enter a vibrant, tech-forward environment that sets the perfect backdrop for eating, drinking, playing, and watching your favorite games!
Midway & Prizes
Dave & Buster’s wouldn’t be complete without its iconic Midway! With over 120 games, virtual reality experiences, and epic prizes waiting to be won, you’ll never run out of entertainment options. Plus, our Social Bays are available for booking private group events that are unforgettable!
Grand Opening Excitement
Don’t miss the grand opening on September 27! The first 200 people in line will receive free games for a year—a deal that’s too good to pass up! Doors open at 11 a.m., so be sure to arrive early to secure your spot and kickstart a year of gaming fun! Terms and conditions apply.
Celebrate with us during the opening day special, featuring a $5 Happy Hour where you can sip on delicious drinks like the new Tres Tequila Rita, 22 oz. Domestic Drafts, wine, Backwoods Blueberry Lemonade, and the ever-popular D&B Long Island Iced Tea.
Hours of Operation:
- Monday-Friday: 11 a.m. – Midnight
- Saturday: 10 a.m. – 1 a.m.
- Sunday: 10 a.m. – Midnight
Join us for an epic entertainment experience at Dave & Buster’s St. Louis! For more information, visit www.daveandbusters.com.
Gather your crew and join us as we embark on this thrilling new chapter in St. Louis! 🎉🏓🍔
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