Malibu Jack's indoor amusement park receives national honors

Deanna Watson, Lafayette Journal & Courier
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LAYFATTE, Ind. — A source of family entertainment in Lafayette recently received national recognition in an awards ceremony that included Dollywood in Nashville, Tenn., SeaWorld in Orlando and Schlitterbahn in Texas.

Malibu Jack's, with a location at the Tippecanoe Mall in Lafayette, was a finalist in the Golden Ticket Awards, hosted by Amusement Today that celebrates attractions considered the “Best of the Best" among theme parks, amusement parks, family entertainment centers and water parks.

Visitors to Malibu Jack's, an indoor amusement park with a location in Lafayette, Ind., enjoy one of the rides featured in the 116,000-square foot space. Malibu Jack's is located in the Tippecanoe Mall, in the space once occupied by Sears.
Visitors to Malibu Jack's, an indoor amusement park with a location in Lafayette, Ind., enjoy one of the rides featured in the 116,000-square foot space. Malibu Jack's is located in the Tippecanoe Mall, in the space once occupied by Sears.

In 2023, Amusement Today celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Golden Ticket Awards.

Opening in November 2022, Malibu Jack's is a 116,000-square foot indoor theme park that in the Tippecanoe Mall where Sears once called home.

Malibu Jack's also has locations in Kentucky — Ashland, Lexington and Louisville.

The indoor entertainment park includes rollercoasters, miniature golf course, go-karts, laser tag, a big arcade, virtual reality and bowling. Food choices such as pizza, burgers, chicken tenders and wings are available at Malibu Jack's.

Visitors to Malibu Jack's, an indoor amusement park with a location in the Tippecanoe Mall in Lafayette, Ind., race go karts, one of the attractions included in the 116,000-square foot facility.
Visitors to Malibu Jack's, an indoor amusement park with a location in the Tippecanoe Mall in Lafayette, Ind., race go karts, one of the attractions included in the 116,000-square foot facility.

In celebrating its latest award, Malibu Jack's is offering $5 off a  weekday 4-hour all-access pass for a limited time. For just $24.99, visitors gain access to all attractions from Monday through Friday at 5 p.m., including The Wipeout, Dark Ride, Twist and Shout coaster, golf, go-karts, spin zone, tsunami, swinging ship and laser tag.

Malibu Jack’s welcomes guests in for their grand opening, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, at Malibu Jack’s in Lafayette, Ind.
Malibu Jack’s welcomes guests in for their grand opening, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, at Malibu Jack’s in Lafayette, Ind.

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