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Business Wire
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, Founders of National Waterpark Day, Celebrates Ninth Annual Holiday July 28 Across All U.S. Locations
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, home to America's Largest Indoor Waterparks, and the founders of National Waterpark Day, will celebrate the ninth annual holiday on July 28. The celebration will feature a fun-filled day of family-friendly festivities at all four of its award-winning resorts. Established in partnership with the National Day Calendar in 2017, this celebration spotlights the adventure, excitement and memory-making power of waterparks nationwide. 'When we started National Waterpark Day, our goal was simple: inspire families to come together, unplug and enjoy some uninterrupted fun,' said Travis Nelson, President of Kalahari Resorts. 'Watching our guests embrace that spirit year after year reminds us why we created this celebration in the first place.' On July 28, Kalahari resort locations in Wisconsin Dells, WI, Sandusky, Ohio, Pocono Mountains, PA and Round Rock, Texas will have on-site foam parties and live DJs spinning poolside tracks, exciting games and giveaways, foodie pop-ups, family poolside activities, meet-and-greets with everyone's favorite Kalahari characters, and more. On July 28 only, guests can also dive into a 24-hour flash sale offering up to 30% off overnight stays, $10 off waterpark day passes, 10% off cabana and bungalow rentals, and 30% off fall 2025 season passes when they use the promo code WATERPARK. 'Whether it's our flagship Wisconsin Dells location or our newest resort in Texas, National Waterpark Day is the perfect time for families to dive into summer,' added Nelson. 'From the sun-drenched outdoor pools that lets guests soak up every ray to the mega slides in our indoor waterpark that keep the excitement flowing, Kalahari gives families the flexibility to craft their ultimate waterpark getaway.' For more information on National Waterpark Day activities or to book your stay, please visit About Kalahari Resorts & Conventions Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Wisconsin Dells, WI, Sandusky, Ohio, the Pocono Mountains, PA, Round Rock, Texas, and opening soon in Spotsylvania, VA, deliver a beyond-expectations waterpark resort and conference experience all under one roof. The African-inspired Kalahari Resorts, privately owned by the Nelson family, are home to America's Largest Indoor Waterparks. Todd and Shari Nelson, the founders of Kalahari Resorts, were honored with an induction into the Wisconsin Business Hall of Fame in 2023. All Kalahari Resorts feature well-appointed guest rooms and suites, the full-service Spa Kalahari, a fun-filled family entertainment center, on-site signature restaurants, unique retail shops and a state-of-the-art convention center. For more information, members of the media are encouraged to visit
Indianapolis Star
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
Where to get free food, deals for National Drive-Thru Day 2025
National Drive-Thru Day, on Thursday, July 24, celebrates a food service trend we take for granted these days, but first gained momentum thanks to the growing car culture in 1950s. The first drive-thru is thought to have been Red's Giant Hamburg on Route 66 in Springfield, Missouri in 1947, according to the National Today site. In-N-Out Burger in California began offering drive-through services in 1948 in the Los Angeles area, and Jack in the Box joined the move to cater to car customers in 1951. (Jack in the Box also came up with the idea for National Drive-Thru Day, according to the National Day Calendar site.) Drive-thru lanes really kicked into gear after McDonald's adopted the practice in opening its first take-out window in Arizona in 1975, according to Smithsonian magazine. 'Stranger' snacks: Chips Ahoy! releasing 'Stranger Things' cookies with surprise ingredient Now there's more than 8,100 U.S. restaurants with drive-through lanes and that's expected to surpass 9,000 in 2026, according to Polaris Market Research. "Drive-thru culture isn't just a trend – it's core to how Americans eat," said Polaris Market Research senior analyst Apurva Agarwal in a statement to USA TODAY. "Even as delivery apps surge, the drive-thru remains the fastest, most dependable way to grab a meal. Major chains are doubling down on technology to keep lines moving and customers loyal." If you're in the mood for a mobile meal, here are some deals. Remember, check the social media accounts of your favorite local restaurants with drive-thru lanes for additional deals. Mike Snider is a national trending news reporter for USA TODAY. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, X and email him at mikegsnider & @ & @mikesnider & msnider@
USA Today
6 days ago
- Automotive
- USA Today
Where to get free food, deals for National Drive-Thru Day 2025
National Drive-Thru Day, on Thursday, July 24, celebrates a food service trend we take for granted these days, but first gained momentum thanks to the growing car culture in 1950s. The first drive-thru is thought to have been Red's Giant Hamburg on Route 66 in Springfield, Missouri in 1947, according to the National Today site. In-N-Out Burger in California began offering drive-through services in 1948 in the Los Angeles area, and Jack in the Box joined the move to cater to car customers in 1951. (Jack in the Box also came up with the idea for National Drive-Thru Day, according to the National Day Calendar site.) Drive-thru lanes really kicked into gear after McDonald's adopted the practice in opening its first take-out window in Arizona in 1975, according to Smithsonian magazine. 'Stranger' snacks: Chips Ahoy! releasing 'Stranger Things' cookies with surprise ingredient Now there's more than 8,100 U.S. restaurants with drive-through lanes and that's expected to surpass 9,000 in 2026, according to Polaris Market Research. "Drive-thru culture isn't just a trend – it's core to how Americans eat," said Polaris Market Research senior analyst Apurva Agarwal in a statement to USA TODAY. "Even as delivery apps surge, the drive-thru remains the fastest, most dependable way to grab a meal. Major chains are doubling down on technology to keep lines moving and customers loyal." If you're in the mood for a mobile meal, here are some deals. Remember, check the social media accounts of your favorite local restaurants with drive-thru lanes for additional deals. National Drive-Thru Day deals Mike Snider is a national trending news reporter for USA TODAY. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, X and email him at mikegsnider & @ & @mikesnider & msnider@ What's everyone talking about? Sign up for our trending newsletter to get the latest news of the day
Economic Times
6 days ago
- General
- Economic Times
Americans eat over 3 billion pizzas every year, 350 slices per second: 10 mind-blowing Pizza facts that may surprise you
Reuters FILE PHOTO: A pizza comes out of the oven at Domino's Pizza restaurant in Los Angeles, California, U.S. July 18, 2018. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo The love for pizza around the world is growing every year, and for a country like the United States, it is perhaps one of the top preferences when it comes to fast food. The versatility and the wide variety of pizzas make it a top choice for people across the globe, especially to National Day Calendar, the highly popular pizza toppings include cheese, pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, and bacon. Onions, black olives, green peppers, Canadian bacon, anchovies, goat cheese, chicken, and spinach are also tasty statistics are to be believed, more than five billion pizzas are sold worldwide each year. As for America, according to Dairy Herd, Pizza ranks as the second most popular fast food, behind 3 billion pizzas are sold each year in the United States—and that number jumps to 4 billion when you include frozen pizzas. Pizzerias make up 17% of all restaurants in the country. The world's first pizzeria, Antica Pizzeria Port'Alba, opened in Naples, Italy, in 1738. According to Silicon Valley Pizza Week, the first US pizzeria, Gennaro Lombardi, opened in 1905 at 32 Spring Street in New York City. Each day, Americans eat the equivalent of 100 acres of pizza—that's 350 slices per second!Americans consume an average of 23 pounds of pizza per person each Bowl Sunday is the biggest day for pizza sales in the pizzas are the most popular type of pizza crust, preferred by about 61% of pizza eaters. Saturday night is the most popular day of the week for eating pizza. The largest pizza ever made, measuring 131 feet in diameter, was rolled out in Rome in 2012. The world's priciest pizza, the Louis XIII, costs $12,000 and includes ingredients such as buffalo mozzarella, lobster, and caviar. October is celebrated as National Pizza Month in the United States. It was established in 1984 by Gerry Durnell, the founder of Pizza Today magazine, to recognize and honor the love of pizza. Pepperoni is the most popular pizza topping in the U.S., featured on 36% of all pizzas ordered. The world record for the fastest pizza-making was set at 14 pizzas in two minutes and 35 scientists developed a 3D printer that can make pizzas for astronauts in space.
Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Americans eat over 3 billion pizzas every year, 350 slices per second: 10 mind-blowing Pizza facts that may surprise you
Key facts about pizzas Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The love for pizza around the world is growing every year, and for a country like the United States, it is perhaps one of the top preferences when it comes to fast food. The versatility and the wide variety of pizzas make it a top choice for people across the globe, especially to National Day Calendar, the highly popular pizza toppings include cheese, pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, and bacon. Onions, black olives, green peppers, Canadian bacon, anchovies, goat cheese, chicken, and spinach are also tasty statistics are to be believed, more than five billion pizzas are sold worldwide each year. As for America, according to Dairy Herd, Pizza ranks as the second most popular fast food, behind 3 billion pizzas are sold each year in the United States—and that number jumps to 4 billion when you include frozen pizzas. Pizzerias make up 17% of all restaurants in the country. The world's first pizzeria, Antica Pizzeria Port'Alba, opened in Naples, Italy, in to Silicon Valley Pizza Week, the first US pizzeria, Gennaro Lombardi, opened in 1905 at 32 Spring Street in New York day, Americans eat the equivalent of 100 acres of pizza—that's 350 slices per second!Americans consume an average of 23 pounds of pizza per person each Bowl Sunday is the biggest day for pizza sales in the pizzas are the most popular type of pizza crust, preferred by about 61% of pizza eaters. Saturday night is the most popular day of the week for eating largest pizza ever made , measuring 131 feet in diameter, was rolled out in Rome in 2012. The world's priciest pizza, the Louis XIII, costs $12,000 and includes ingredients such as buffalo mozzarella, lobster, and is celebrated as National Pizza Month in the United States. It was established in 1984 by Gerry Durnell, the founder of Pizza Today magazine, to recognize and honor the love of is the most popular pizza topping in the U.S., featured on 36% of all pizzas ordered. The world record for the fastest pizza-making was set at 14 pizzas in two minutes and 35 scientists developed a 3D printer that can make pizzas for astronauts in space.
