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Business Wire
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
DreamPark Opens Mixed Reality Theme Park at West Canal Yards in Seattle
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DreamPark, the creator of the world's largest downloadable theme park, today opened a permanent DreamPark experience at West Canal Yards, a new waterfront redevelopment on Seattle's Ship Canal. The 25,000-square-foot free-roam augmented world offers real-life fun and adventure for adults and kids alike (ages 4+). By transforming everyday environments into immersive adventures through mixed reality, DreamPark aims to make the real world a playground. Grab your friends and family, and come visit DreamPark at West Canal Yards. Tickets Available at DreamPark's website: Share Situated on the water, the DreamPark location in Ballard is centrally located to Seattle landmarks and major employers, making it an ideal destination. DreamPark was founded by industry veterans Brent Bushnell, a Seattle-based entrepreneur and son of Atari and Chuck E. Cheese founder Nolan Bushnell; Aidan Wolf, co-founder of AR House and a former creator at SNAP; and Kevin Habich, co-founder of Kevaid and CTO/co-founder of Frameri. DreamPark was featured on ABC's Shark Tank in April 2025. DreamPark's unique and novel entertainment experience engages families, adults seeking social activities and corporate teams looking for innovative team-building solutions. "This West Canal Yards installation is a testament to our ability to create immersive and profitable entertainment units quickly and efficiently," said Aidan Wolf, Co-Founder and CEO of DreamPark. "It's the world's largest mixed reality theme park, offering an unparalleled experience that differentiates us in the virtual reality marketplace. We are thrilled to bring this to the vibrant Seattle community, especially given its strong game audience and proximity to major tech companies and attractions." The West Canal Yards installation, spearheaded by lead developer Ned Carner, addresses the growing need to revitalize idle retail spaces across the country. The national office vacancy rate was 19.4% in May, up 160 basis points year-over-year, with occupancy unlikely to rise in the near future, according to CommercialCafe. DreamPark's rapid deployment capability, combined with the capacity to handle bigger installations, addresses key challenges in transforming empty storefronts into revenue-generating entertainment destinations. 'With West Canal Yards, our goal is to create a place that invites people to visit and enjoy our working waterfront,' said Ned Carner, founder and president of Wing Point Partners and visionary behind West Canal Yards. 'DreamPark plays a key role in that vision by quickly revitalizing the space and helping to transform it into a vibrant entertainment hub for family fun.' DreamPark eliminates the million-dollar construction costs of typical VR venues by requiring no permanent infrastructure. The immersive, multiplayer experience generates enough revenue to cover costs within its first month, making it a cost-effective way to revitalize underused spaces. Grab your friends and family, and come visit DreamPark at West Canal Yards on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Tickets Available at DreamPark's website: /seattle About DreamPark DreamPark is creating the world's first downloadable mixed-reality theme park platform, transforming real-world spaces into immersive adventures. Using the latest XR technology, we overlay digital worlds onto physical environments, creating magical experiences accessible through Meta Quest headsets or mobile devices. With strategic locations across major cities, we're building the world's largest theme park—one that exists everywhere and is open to everyone. Founded by industry veterans Brent Bushnell, Aidan Wolf, and Kevin Habich, and backed by top VCs like Long Journey Ventures and Founders, Inc., DreamPark is reimagining how people play, connect, and experience their communities in the mixed reality era.
Business Wire
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
DreamPark Opens Mixed Reality Theme Park at West Canal Yards
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DreamPark: Tickets available at Walk-ups welcome, Saturday and Sunday, weekly starting on July 19th. Share WHAT: DreamPark, the creator of the world's largest downloadable theme park, is now open at Seattle's West Canal Yards. This immersive, 25,000-square-foot mixed-reality experience turns the real world into a free-roam adventure game leveraging XR technology through Meta Quest headsets. From kids to corporate teams, DreamPark brings digital magic to life, right on the Ballard waterfront. WHEN: Sneak Peek: Friday, July 18, 4-6 pm Opening Day: Saturday, July 19, 2025 Times: 12 pm - 6 pm Tickets: Tickets available at Walk-ups welcome, Saturday and Sunday, weekly starting on July 19th WHERE: West Canal Yards – 1731 NW Canal St, Seattle, WA, 98119 (Just off the Ship Canal, near Ballard Bridge) WHO: DreamPark was co-founded by Brent Bushnell, Aidan Wolf, and Kevin Habich, with installations in Santa Monica, the LA County Fair and premier events across the country. Their latest and largest venue transforms Seattle's waterfront into a playable mixed-reality world for ages 4+. WHY IT MATTERS: It's a fun, social, active, and tech-forward experience for families, friends, and teams alike. VISUALS: Colorful gameplay, groups in headsets exploring the waterfront, real-world with digital overlays, live multiplayer adventures. ABOUT DREAMPARK DreamPark is creating the world's first mixed-reality downloadable theme park, transforming real-world spaces into immersive adventures. Using the latest XR technology, we overlay digital worlds onto physical environments, creating magical experiences accessible through Meta Quest headsets and mobile devices. With strategic locations across major cities, we're building the world's largest theme park—one that exists everywhere and is open to everyone. Founded by industry veterans Brent Bushnell, Aidan Wolf, and Kevin Habich, and backed by top VCs including Long Journey Ventures and Founders, Inc., DreamPark is reimagining how people play, connect, and experience their communities in the mixed reality era.
