Branson, Missouri, June 19,2023 - Five Star Parks & Attractions, a leading operator of family entertainment centers (FEC), announced today the acquisition of Scene 75, an award-winning FEC and home to the largest indoor entertainment centers in the country. Five Star Parks & Attractions acquired all five Scene 75 locations in Chicagoland, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; and Dayton, OH.
With this acquisition, Five Star Parks & Attractions expands its portfolio to 25 FEC’s in 12 states. Scene 75's offerings will complement Five Star Parks' existing portfolio and further strengthen the company's position as a leader in the family entertainment industry.
"We are pleased to welcome Scene 75 to the growing Five Star Parks family," said John Dunlap, CEO of Five Star Parks & Attractions. "We have long admired Scene 75's commitment to providing high-quality, innovative entertainment experiences for families and are excited to continue that tradition."
Scene 75 has been recognized with numerous industry awards and accolades, including being named the #1 family entertainment center in North America by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions twice. The company's five locations feature a variety of exciting attractions, including indoor go-karts, mini-golf, laser tag, escape rooms, arcade games, and more.
"Acquiring a reputable name like Scene 75 is an exciting opportunity for us," said Wes Marks, COO of Five Star Parks & Attractions. "This is a place where families can come together and make lasting memories. We are thrilled to be able to create that five star experience and showcase our core principles of providing safe, clean fun."
The acquisition of Scene 75 marks the latest in a series of strategic acquisitions for Five Star Parks & Attractions, which has been rapidly expanding its footprint in the family entertainment industry. Five Star Parks has a strong commitment to providing safe, clean, fun experiences for families and the addition of Scene 75 will help to further that mission.
Other Five Star partners include The Track Family Fun Parks, Adventure Ziplines and Xtreme Racing in Branson, MO; Lazerport Fun Center, SpeedZone and Xtreme Racing in Pigeon Forge, TN; all five locations of Celebration Station, in the prime areas of Clearwater, FL; Baton Rouge, LA; Greensboro, NC; Oklahoma City, OK; and Mesquite, TX; and three Craig’s Cruisers Michigan locations in Grand Rapids, Holland and Muskegon. Plus, indoor entertainment center Malibu Jack’s in Louisville, Lexington and Ashland KY, including the most recent in Lafayette, IN.
About Scene 75
Scene 75 is an award-winning family entertainment center with five locations across the Midwest. Scene 75 provides innovative, high-quality entertainment experiences for families, offering a wide variety of attractions, including indoor go-karts, mini-golf, laser tag, escape rooms, arcade games, and more. Scene 75 has been recognized with numerous industry awards and accolades, including being named the #1 family entertainment center in North America by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions.
About Five Star Parks & Attractions
Five Star Parks & Attractions is a platform created to partner with and invest in leading family entertainment centers (FEC’s), instituting positive changes aimed at creating superior entertainment experiences for families. Properties partnering with Five Star benefit from the passion and expertise of leaders who have spent their careers in the amusement and hospitality industries, and from the financial backing necessary to create improved guest experiences and long-term success. As part of its ongoing growth strategy, Five Star is interested in hearing from existing FEC’s that may be interested in joining the team and learning about the group’s future plans.
