Is Discovery Zone still around?

Is Discovery Zone still around?

Discovery Zone, or DZ for short, filed for bankruptcy in 1996 and closed all locations, but according to WLWT, the chain is making a comeback. The TV station reports that a brand new Discovery Zone is set to open Friday at a Cincinnati mall.

Who owned Discovery Zone?

Discovery Zone, which is 49 percent owned by Viacom Inc., had expanded at a breakneck pace, and by last year was grappling with scores of hemorrhaging play centers and a severe shortage of cash.

Will Discovery Zone come back?

Attention all 80s and 90s kids, this is real life! Discovery Zone is returning February 2020!

When did Discovery Zone open?

For those unfamiliar, Discovery Zone — sometimes called DZ — was a chain of entertainment facilities located across the United States and Canada in the 1990s. The chain first opened in 1989, and was a popular birthday party spot for many children who grew up in the 1990s. This content is imported from YouTube.

Why did Discovery Zone go out of business?

Discovery Zone, which operates more than 200 stores nationwide, filed for bankruptcy protection from creditors after an expansion drive left it short of cash. In the Chapter 11 petition filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware, Discovery Zone officials listed $108.3 million in assets and $146.7 million in debts.

What is a play zone?

Playzone consist of a soft play structure with a variety of colourful and attractive elements to engage children between the ages of 4 to 12 years old.

Why is Discovery Zone closed?

Where was Discovery Zone located in Massachusetts?

Perfect location in the North Dartmouth Mall kept kids (and parents) coming back regularly. And if you were lucky enough to have your birthday party there, it was all the other kids at school could talk about for days. Sadly, the company filled for bankruptcy in March of 1996.

How do you make a zone in a playroom?

Creating zones doesn’t have to be complicated. Using baskets, boxes, areas within a room – label with what the zone is (a picture label works really well with younger children), and make each place accessible to the child so that they can easily get what they want and put it away at the end.

How do you set up a toddler play area?

Here’s what to do:

1. Simplify.
2. Give everything a place.
3. Include open space.
4. Think low.
5. Include nature.
6. Make it beautiful…for the child.
7. Choose toys carefully.
8. Create a cozy space.

Why did they close Discovery Zone?

What is the Discovery Zone?

Discovery Zone Child Development Center (DZ) is a place where children can thrive and families can be supported. We believe that every child is unique and has the ability to live a life of purpose.

What does DZ stand for in Discovery Zone?

Discovery Zone (DZ) was a chain of entertainment facilities featuring games and elaborate indoor mazes designed for young children, including roller slides, climbing play structures and ball pits. It also featured arcade games. There was also a talking robot character named Z-Bop, who was the chain’s mascot.

Is Discovery Zone owned by Viacom?

Discovery Zone completed a successful IPO in June 1993 (led by Chris Bellios, Sam Jeremenko and Steven Noe) raising over $50 million. In 1994, Discovery Zone merged its operations with Blockbuster Video and its (now former) parent Viacom. Sumner Redstone managed to shift the assets to Blockbuster and move operations to Chicago.

What happened to Discovery Zone in 1999?

On June 30, 1999, Discovery Zone abruptly closed half of their locations and were unable to alert those with reserved parties. Thirteen locations were sold to CEC Entertainment, Inc., owner of Chuck E. Cheese, who attempted to accommodate last minute party reschedulings over the following days.