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Big Thrill Factory Outing

The hot summer is still upon us, so come join Community Members Norm and Drake to enjoy the great indoors and cool off at the Big Thrill Factory in Minnetonka.

From 2:00-4:00 enjoy unlimited laser tag, rope climbing, bump-n-spin cars, trampolines, wall climbing and a giant slide for a low flat price. Bowling, mini golf, & the arcade games are at an additional expense.

This is a Fursuit Friendly event. Bring your full or partials suits and take part in the activities while being fuzzy.

Though our group has permission to suit at this event, please be mindful of other people. There will be kids and other families around so please use common sense. Handlers are very much encouraged to assist.

Date: Saturday August 23rd
Time: 2pm- 4pm
Location: Big Thrill Factory 17585 Highway 7, Minnetonka, MN 55345 Map
Food: Restaurant inside serves a full menu. There may be a dinner for those interested please discuss in the forms or contact Norm and Drake if you are interested.
Cost: $20 for Unlimited Laser Tag, Climbing, Bumper cars and Slide. $7 extra for Mini golf and $5 per game/ $3 shoes for bowling.
Fursuit Friendly?: YES

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  • #24868 Quote
    – HELLO EVERYONE –

     

    TL;DR:  This post will be a bit long, but I am outlining important information that I would like attendees (tentative and for sure) to read.

     

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    VENUE INFORMATION:  http://www.bigthrillfactory.com/about

    PRICES:  http://www.bigthrillfactory.com/Play/pricing

    MENU:  http://www.bigthrillfactory.com/Eat/big-thrill-menu

    ATTRACTIONS:  http://www.bigthrillfactory.com/Play/Attractions

    ATTENDANCE LIST (T = TENTATIVE):  Rex (T), StormWolf + 1 (T), Gamble, Lonewolf (T), Renton Whitetail (T), Whisker-Ama (T),  Kelossi (T), NorFox, NodakJo (RRVF – T), Burgil, Virus, Havik, Jayden the Thunder Wolf + 1, Phoenix Wolf, Kiguel (T), Tek (T), Yarrick, R3n4rd, Vintage, Robert Stryker, Zaos, Pepper, Nychthemeron

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    On August 23 we will be having our fun and suit-friendly event at the Big Thrill Factory.  As stated above, there is everything from bowling to mini golf to wall climbing.  For those wanting to suit, this venue is very air conditioned and we have our own back private party room for changing, tote storage, rest, & getting hydrated.

    We also have a group discount for our reservation that go towards specific things…I will let Norm explain that part more in detail.

    This past Saturday we held a test run there and got to experience the feel for this venue.  There are a lot of kids and other families around…For those in suit, please be mindful and be sure to have a handler with you.

    Most of us played mini golf, ropes course, and some did laser tag.  The mini golf course is in an outside fenced in area and is a lot of fun.  For those golfing in suit, please be mindful of the outdoor temperatures…If if turns out to be a hot day on the 23, remember your limits to heat and dehydration.

    The ropes course was a lot of fun…A staff member gets a climbing harness on you and you walk across different obstacles.  We would honestly advise suiters do not go on this for vision purposes.  This, however, is up to the suiter and we will not try and stop anyone from doing what they want.

    A good chunk tried laser tag and said it was fun (I missed my chance to try it).  Let’s face it, suiting while playing laser tag will be awesome and comical.

    Lastly and before going into some questions, we would like handlers to be very aware of where suiters are at.  One being for anyone pulling on any part of someones suit that may be fragile, but mainly in case a suiter gets overwhelmed and needs an escape from any crowds.

    I will be in suit on and off while monitoring everything.  Norm will be acting as a handler as well as the main point of contact (event lead)…He will most likely be following me around a lot among other tasks.

    Norm, please feel free to chime in with anything else you would like to add.

    Now for a couple of fun questions which I will have listed below.  🙂

     

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    Do we want to do a post-event dinner somewhere or at the venue?  SUGGESTING WE EAT AT THE VENUE

    Do people want to split up into groups for activities or one large group?  SUGGESTING SMALL GROUPS

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    Norm and I will be there early to prepare our back party room for the afternoon.

    We hope to see many of you there for some great fun.  Invite also extended to the Magic City Furs and RRVF !  🙂

     

    ~ Drake M.

    ~ Norm

    • This reply was modified 9 years, 7 months ago by Drake M.. Reason: Attendance list updates

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    #24870 Quote
    Put me as a maybe :D. No fursuit but I haven’t done laser tag in ages!

    #24871 Quote
    I am going, this is going to be fun, just got to get my foot paws done.
    #24872 Quote
    I hope you can make it Rex and sounds good Lego!

     

    ~ Drake M.

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    MNFurs Photography Department Staff - Photography and capturing moments is what we do at our events for our community.  Let's chat about your photography needs!

    Midwinter Frolic Staff ~ Photography - Midwinter Frolic is a fun winter camping event down at Whitewater State Park.  Attending and have some photography ideas?  Let's chat sometime!

    Furry Migration Staff ~ Photography - A will be a wandering staff photographer at FM this year.  Want a photo or two or more?  I'll be around!

    MNFurs ~ 501(c3) Non-Profit Organization

    #24881 Quote
    I’ll be there
    #24898 Quote
    Sounds good NorFox, I will mark you down.

     

    UPDATE – Added attendance list to initial post so everyone can see who is coming or plans to

    ~ Drake M.

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    MNFurs Events Department Co-Head - Events are the main driving factors of the organization.  Have an event you want brought to life?  Let us know!

    MNFurs Photography Department Staff - Photography and capturing moments is what we do at our events for our community.  Let's chat about your photography needs!

    Midwinter Frolic Staff ~ Photography - Midwinter Frolic is a fun winter camping event down at Whitewater State Park.  Attending and have some photography ideas?  Let's chat sometime!

    Furry Migration Staff ~ Photography - A will be a wandering staff photographer at FM this year.  Want a photo or two or more?  I'll be around!

    MNFurs ~ 501(c3) Non-Profit Organization

    #24913 Quote
    Myself and my girlfriend, Virus, will be coming up in suit~  sounds like way too much fun to miss!

    I kinda figured we were all just kinda doing whatever to be honest haha  but big group activities sounds fun~

    #24916 Quote
    Sounds good, I will mark you two down in the attendance list!

    Yeah, I have a feeling we will split up into groups as not everyone will want to do the same at once.

    Everything will get figured out day of.

    ~ Drake M.

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    MNFurs Events Department Co-Head - Events are the main driving factors of the organization.  Have an event you want brought to life?  Let us know!

    MNFurs Photography Department Staff - Photography and capturing moments is what we do at our events for our community.  Let's chat about your photography needs!

    Midwinter Frolic Staff ~ Photography - Midwinter Frolic is a fun winter camping event down at Whitewater State Park.  Attending and have some photography ideas?  Let's chat sometime!

    Furry Migration Staff ~ Photography - A will be a wandering staff photographer at FM this year.  Want a photo or two or more?  I'll be around!

    MNFurs ~ 501(c3) Non-Profit Organization

    #24940 Quote
    Put me as tentative, I might have a family engagement that day, but I’d love to go!
    #24942 Quote

    Put me as tentative, I might have a family engagement that day, but I’d love to go!

    Sounds good, hope you can make it in the end.

    ~ Drake M.

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    MNFurs Events Department Co-Head - Events are the main driving factors of the organization.  Have an event you want brought to life?  Let us know!

    MNFurs Photography Department Staff - Photography and capturing moments is what we do at our events for our community.  Let's chat about your photography needs!

    Midwinter Frolic Staff ~ Photography - Midwinter Frolic is a fun winter camping event down at Whitewater State Park.  Attending and have some photography ideas?  Let's chat sometime!

    Furry Migration Staff ~ Photography - A will be a wandering staff photographer at FM this year.  Want a photo or two or more?  I'll be around!

    MNFurs ~ 501(c3) Non-Profit Organization

    #24984 Quote
    – THREAD BUMP –

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    MNFurs Events Department Co-Head - Events are the main driving factors of the organization.  Have an event you want brought to life?  Let us know!

    MNFurs Photography Department Staff - Photography and capturing moments is what we do at our events for our community.  Let's chat about your photography needs!

    Midwinter Frolic Staff ~ Photography - Midwinter Frolic is a fun winter camping event down at Whitewater State Park.  Attending and have some photography ideas?  Let's chat sometime!

    Furry Migration Staff ~ Photography - A will be a wandering staff photographer at FM this year.  Want a photo or two or more?  I'll be around!

    MNFurs ~ 501(c3) Non-Profit Organization

    #25157 Quote
    – FINAL REMINDERS –

     

    Hello everybody…The Big Thrill Factory outing is this Saturday as a reminder.

    Please remember to review the details in the first post and my follow up post below it.

    According to the attendance list we have 19 coming, counting myself in the list.  For those tentative, I do hope you can make it out.

    * * * * * * * * * *

    In other news, I have not received much of any feedback on my inquiries in my follow up post.  At this point I am going to suggest people eat at the BTF restaurant as they have a full menu (menu link in my post above).

    In regards to my second inquiry, I am going to suggest people splitting up into groups…Reason being is because not everyone will want to do what someone else wants to do.  This being said, if we split up into groups and there are suiters, we want to make sure that there is a handler or two.

    Please post here with any additional questions and see everyone there on Saturday!

    Gah!  So looking forward to mini-golf in fursuit!  *Wags*

     

    ~ Drake M.

    ~ Norm

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    MNFurs Events Department Co-Head - Events are the main driving factors of the organization.  Have an event you want brought to life?  Let us know!

    MNFurs Photography Department Staff - Photography and capturing moments is what we do at our events for our community.  Let's chat about your photography needs!

    Midwinter Frolic Staff ~ Photography - Midwinter Frolic is a fun winter camping event down at Whitewater State Park.  Attending and have some photography ideas?  Let's chat sometime!

    Furry Migration Staff ~ Photography - A will be a wandering staff photographer at FM this year.  Want a photo or two or more?  I'll be around!

    MNFurs ~ 501(c3) Non-Profit Organization

    #25208 Quote
    I just wish I could – I am now quad booked for that Saturday – triple booked for the weekend alone 🙁

    The wonders of summer, family, and the con all combined!

    Hope everyone has fun that can go!

    Member of Minnesota Furs a 501c3 Non Profit, former Convention Chairman for Furry Migration, volunteer, and always doings lots of other stuff.

    Feel free to ask questions because I'm here for you!
    Kurst "YipYap" Hyperyote

    #25219 Quote

    I just wish I could – I am now quad booked for that Saturday – triple booked for the weekend alone :( The wonders of summer, family, and the con all combined! Hope everyone has fun that can go!

    No problem Kurst.  I hope you are still able to have some fun this weekend amongst the chaos.

    ~ Drake M.

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    MNFurs Events Department Co-Head - Events are the main driving factors of the organization.  Have an event you want brought to life?  Let us know!

    MNFurs Photography Department Staff - Photography and capturing moments is what we do at our events for our community.  Let's chat about your photography needs!

    Midwinter Frolic Staff ~ Photography - Midwinter Frolic is a fun winter camping event down at Whitewater State Park.  Attending and have some photography ideas?  Let's chat sometime!

    Furry Migration Staff ~ Photography - A will be a wandering staff photographer at FM this year.  Want a photo or two or more?  I'll be around!

    MNFurs ~ 501(c3) Non-Profit Organization

    #25221 Quote
    – FINAL UPDATES –

     

    I was conversing with Norm yesterday and he informed me of something not shared here.  This is important information for attendees so please read !

    With this being a group event at Big Thrill Factory, a group rate was paid and therefore, ten people are already pre-paid.  This being said, Norm or myself (not both) will have ten BTF Play Cards available.  Each card comes loaded with the unlimited attractions part of the event package (this excludes bowling and mini-golf as that is extra).  The cards also have the 2-hour time frame loaded on it so once you swipe it at whatever activity you do, that will start the 2-hour time limit.

    Also, if anyone is still interested in playing past the 4:00 event end time, it is then your own expenses.

    For any ten attendees wanting one of the pre-paid cards, talk to me or Norm.  In order to help out with the total costs to be able to host this event, there will be a small charge for one of the ten cards.  I am going to let Norm talk more about that.

     

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    What if there is more then ten people?  Does this mean more play cards?  Do not worry…If we end up having more people attending, we will be informing the manager we have spoken with about the updated numbers.  This will also give us more benefits to our group rate as well as more cards

    Why is bowling and mini-golf not part of the group event?  Because this is the rules of the venue.  Even in a large group event, it is still excluded…No way for us to get around it.  You must pay extra for those two attractions at BTF.

    How come I did not get a play card?  Please talk to me or Norm if you never card.  Everyone who is part of our group will be getting one.

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    For a final reminders re-cap, I have decided that if people are hungry, you can order food at the BTF cafe area.  They have a nice variety of food items and they are quite good.

    For people splitting up into groups that have suiters, we want at least one or two handlers present to assist.

    Finally, I will be running around in Norm’s suit if you need to find me and talk.  Norm will be out of suit as a handler.

     

    Norm, please feel free to chime in if there is anything I missed or want to add.

    Thank you everybody and see you Saturday !

     

    ~ Drake M.

    ~ Norm

     

    • This reply was modified 9 years, 7 months ago by Drake M.. Reason: Updates

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    MNFurs Events Department Co-Head - Events are the main driving factors of the organization.  Have an event you want brought to life?  Let us know!

    MNFurs Photography Department Staff - Photography and capturing moments is what we do at our events for our community.  Let's chat about your photography needs!

    Midwinter Frolic Staff ~ Photography - Midwinter Frolic is a fun winter camping event down at Whitewater State Park.  Attending and have some photography ideas?  Let's chat sometime!

    Furry Migration Staff ~ Photography - A will be a wandering staff photographer at FM this year.  Want a photo or two or more?  I'll be around!

    MNFurs ~ 501(c3) Non-Profit Organization

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