Serving the themed entertainment community

Latest News

  • AVIXA announces return of AV Experience Awards
  • San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park leap back into action January 30
  • Holocaust & Humanity Center to Add New Exhibit at Union Terminal, Cincinnati
  • Editorial: For specialty cinema, Cosm and DomeX are signs of recovery and optimism
  • InPark exclusive: Two new attractions grace the City of Sails
  • Evans & Sutherland, Spitz, and LiveLike VR join immersive forces as Cosm
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park gorillas recovering from SARS-CoV-2
  • Looking forward, WhiteWater redefines leadership team
  • Home
  • Opportunity Hub
    • Leads & Opportunities
    • Webinar Calendar
    • Submit a Webinar
  • News
    • COVID-19
  • Issues
    • 2020
      • #85 – Looking forward to the future
      • #84 – Everything the industry has to offer
      • #83 – Waterparks and more!
      • #82 – Solving Problems with Innovation
      • #81 COVID-19 and beyond
      • IPM guide to AV 2020
    • 2019
      • #80 – IAAPA 2019
      • #79.5 – IAAPA Expo 2019 Preview
      • #79 Europe and Waterparks
      • #78 – Asia/Tech
      • #77 – The Best in Themed Entertainment
    • 2018
      • #76 – Year End/Trade Show Round-up
      • #75 – IAAPA 2018
      • #74 – EME/Waterparks
      • #73 – Asia and Technology
      • #72 – Dubai/Museums
      • #71 – MENA/Entertainment
    • 2017
      • #70 – IAAPA 2017
      • #69 – Game Changers
      • #68 Going Global: Technology on the International Stage
      • #67 – Experience Design: Many Faces Many Places
      • #66 Theatrical Influence and Convergence
    • 2016
      • #65 IAAPA 2016
      • #64 Waterpark, Zoo & Aquarium 2016
      • #63 Technology 2016
      • #62 International
      • #61 Museums and Expanding Markets
    • 2015
      • #60 – IAAPA 2015
      • #59 – Zoos/Aquaria and Waterparks 2015
      • #58 – Technology 2015
      • #57 – International 2015
      • #56 – Museums 2015
    • 2014
      • #55 – IAAPA 2014 / Tenth Anniversary
      • #54 – Waterparks, Zoos and Aquariums 2014
      • #53 – Technology 2014
      • #52 – International 2014
      • #51 – Museums 2014
    • 2013
      • #46 – Museums 2013
      • #47 – International 2013
      • #48 – Technology 2013
      • #49 – Waterparks 2013
      • #50 – IAAPA 2013
      • 2013 Wrap-Up
    • 2012
      • #45 – IAAPA & WWA Wrap-Up
      • #44 – IAAPA
      • #43 – Waterparks
      • #42 – Technology
      • #41 – International
      • #40 – Museums
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise
  • About
    • About InPark
    • Privacy Policy
  • IPM books
    • Screens to scenes: Christie’s visual technology
    • Tales from the Expo
    • Themed entertainment in academia
  • follow
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linked
    • Youtube

The FRIENDS Experience blows into the Windy City

Oct 06, 2020 Joe Kleiman Attractions, Business, COVID-19, News, North America, World markets Comments Off on The FRIENDS Experience blows into the Windy City


The FRIENDS Experience blows into the Windy City

Get a deep-dish pizza in the oven for Joey because the wildly popular FRIENDS Experience is coming to Chicago. Originally created for the show’s 25th anniversary, fans can celebrate their favorite friends and revisit some of the series’ most iconic moments with this two-story, enhanced experience created by Superfly X, Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Warner Bros. Television Group. As with the New York and Boston FRIENDS™ Pop-Ups, JRA collaborated with SuperflyX’s internal creative and production teams to provide planning, design, and implementation for The FRIENDS™ Experience Chicago. Fabrication provided by Chicago Scenic Studios.

“The One in Chicago” will be located at The Shops at North Bridge on the Magnificent Mile at 540 N. Michigan Ave. (the corner of N. Michigan Ave. and E. Ohio St.). Tickets go on sale Wednesday, September 2, at 10:00 a.m. CDT exclusively at www.FriendsTheExperience.com.

The interactive space features 12 nostalgia-packed rooms and activations plus several all-new experiences including Monica’s kitchen and balcony and the iconic FRIENDS fountain. The space provides opportunities to explore the show’s history and re-create your favorite moments including peaking around Rachel and Monica’s purple door, relaxing in Chandler and Joey’s recliner, or helping Ross with the infamous sofa pivot. And of course, the space will feature a re-created Central Perk with the legendary orange couch where you can be like Phoebe and serenade your friends with “Smelly Cat.”

IMAGES Courtesy Superfly X

The experience opens October 1 and runs through January 3. Hours are posted on the website at www.FriendsTheExperience.com. Guests can reserve a timed entry to visit with a ticket priced at $35.00 plus taxes and fees. The experience includes a FRIENDS retail store featuring exclusive product that will also be open to non-ticketed guests.

“We hope The FRIENDS Experience will bring a bit of joy to Chicagoans in these difficult times,” said Jonathan Mayers, Founder and CEO of Superfly X. “Our team has worked diligently to ensure that the experience provides fans of the show with a fun yet safe environment while visiting.”

To ensure that we are creating a safe environment for our staff and guests, we are taking measures throughout the space including but not limited to social distancing, requiring masks, non-invasive temperature checks and thorough cleaning and sanitization measures. Learn more about the enhanced cleaning and safety protocols at www.FriendsTheExperience.com.

Guests who visit the retail store will also get to experience a life-sized LEGO® re-creation of our FRIENDS’ favorite coffee shop. Built by acclaimed artist Nathan Sawaya, the Central Perk re- creation is nearly 700 square feet and was built out of 900,000 LEGO bricks. It features everything from the iconic sofa to the latest menu board.

JRA: “The One with the Pop-Up”

The FRIENDS Experience is committed to investing in our youth and supporting education and arts in underserved communities. In addition to complimentary tickets to the experience, a portion of every ticket will be donated to My Block, My Hood, My City, an organization that provides underprivileged youth in Chicago with opportunities beyond their home neighborhoods.

FRIENDS and all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s20)

Share this:

  • Tweet
  • Print

  • chicago, Chicago Scenic Studios, COVID-19, Friends, FRIENDS Experience, IP, jra, pop-ups, Superfly X, warner bros consumer products, Warner Bros television
  • tweet
Related articles
  • San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park leap back into action January 30
    San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari...

    Comments Off on San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park leap back into action January 30

  • Holocaust & Humanity Center to Add New Exhibit at Union Terminal, Cincinnati
    Holocaust & Humanity Center to Add...

    Comments Off on Holocaust & Humanity Center to Add New Exhibit at Union Terminal, Cincinnati

  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park gorillas recovering from SARS-CoV-2
    San Diego Zoo Safari Park gorillas...

    Comments Off on San Diego Zoo Safari Park gorillas recovering from SARS-CoV-2

  • Museums Evolving conference goes virtual for second year in a row due to COVID-19 pandemic
    Museums Evolving conference goes...

    Comments Off on Museums Evolving conference goes virtual for second year in a row due to COVID-19 pandemic

More in this category
  • AVIXA announces return of AV Experience Awards
    AVIXA announces return of AV Experience...

    Jan 27, 2021 Comments Off on AVIXA announces return of AV Experience Awards

  • Editorial: For specialty cinema, Cosm and DomeX are signs of recovery and optimism
    Editorial: For specialty cinema, Cosm...

    Jan 26, 2021 Comments Off on Editorial: For specialty cinema, Cosm and DomeX are signs of recovery and optimism

  • InPark exclusive: Two new attractions grace the City of Sails
    InPark exclusive: Two new attractions...

    Jan 26, 2021 Comments Off on InPark exclusive: Two new attractions grace the City of Sails

  • Evans & Sutherland, Spitz, and LiveLike VR join immersive forces as Cosm
    Evans & Sutherland, Spitz, and...

    Jan 26, 2021 Comments Off on Evans & Sutherland, Spitz, and LiveLike VR join immersive forces as Cosm


Quick Takes

My Tweets

Latest Issue

Leads & Opportunities

  • Cedar Fair seeks Corporate Director, Communications
    Cedar Fair seeks Corporate Director, Communications

    Dec 29, 2020 Comments Off on Cedar Fair seeks Corporate Director, Communications

    The position will lead strategy development and execution...
  • Pursuit seeks Financial Analyst, FP&A
    Pursuit seeks Financial Analyst, FP&A

    Dec 28, 2020 Comments Off on Pursuit seeks Financial Analyst, FP&A

    This role will focus on all aspects of financial planning...
  • AOA seeks Show Set Designer
    AOA seeks Show Set Designer

    Dec 26, 2020 Comments Off on AOA seeks Show Set Designer

    There will be a great deal of freedom, which will be...
  • Visualization firm THE THIRD FLOOR has openings for a variety of positions
    Visualization firm THE THIRD FLOOR has openings for a...

    Dec 09, 2020 Comments Off on Visualization firm THE THIRD FLOOR has openings for a variety of positions

    THE THIRD FLOOR is currently seeking Postvis Generalists,...
  • CineVenture seeks 3D character animator
    CineVenture seeks 3D character animator

    Dec 09, 2020 Comments Off on CineVenture seeks 3D character animator

    CineVenture develops high-end content for the global...

Top Posts

  • Evans & Sutherland, Spitz, and LiveLike VR join immersive forces as Cosm
    Evans & Sutherland, Spitz, and LiveLike VR join immersive forces as Cosm
  • Editorial: For specialty cinema, Cosm and DomeX are signs of recovery and optimism
    Editorial: For specialty cinema, Cosm and DomeX are signs of recovery and optimism
  • InPark exclusive: Two new attractions grace the City of Sails
    InPark exclusive: Two new attractions grace the City of Sails
  • Making sense of Diversity & Inclusion in themed entertainment
    Making sense of Diversity & Inclusion in themed entertainment
  • JRA designs new children's museum in Wisconsin
    JRA designs new children's museum in Wisconsin
  • Looking forward, WhiteWater redefines leadership team
    Looking forward, WhiteWater redefines leadership team
  • Legacy Entertainment designing massive LBE for Beijing Enlight Media
    Legacy Entertainment designing massive LBE for Beijing Enlight Media

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • Instagram

Categories

  • IPM Interviews
  • Theme Parks
  • Museums
  • Water Parks
  • Attractions
    • Haunts
    • Zoos & Aquariums
  • World markets
    • Asia
    • Europe & Middle East
    • Latin America & Mexico
    • North America
  • Technology & Media
  • Business
    • Events
    • People
  • World Expos

InPark Magazine

2349 E Ohio Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207 USA
262.412.7107
mpalicki@inparkmagazine.com

View our Privacy Policy

Copyright 2018 InPark Magazine / All rights reserved
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • Instagram