For Immediate Release

Branson, MO (February 26, 2020) – Just in time for BransonCon, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Branson is bringing an original Star Wars lightsaber used by Luke Skywalker™ himself, Mark Hamill, in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back!™. This exhibit is the first time the renowned movie prop will be on display in Branson.

Believe it or not, this lightsaber was constructed from a vintage 1930s Graflex camera flashgun. The handle still has the original Graflex logo etched into it. It comes from the archives of Gary Kurtz, the producer of the first two Star Wars films. A 1930s Graflex camera will also be on display alongside the lightsaber.  

Photo © Ripley’s Believe It or Not!

Believe it or not, Ripley’s acquired the piece at the Profiles in History Hollywood Auction on June 28, 2017, for a staggering $450,000!

“Luke Skywalker’s original lightsaber is the crown jewel in our Hollywood memorabilia collection. I am so excited to display it in Branson during BransonCon so fans can see one of the most important and famous movie props of all time!” – said John Dixon, General Manager, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Branson.

The lightsaber will be displayed at the newly renovated Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium located at 3326 76 Country Blvd. for a limited engagement. The exhibit will be open to the public starting on Friday, March 6, 2020, and will run through Sunday, March 22, 2020.

SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR BRANSONCON!
Ripley’s Branson is pleased to be a sponsor of the BransonCon, and as a special thank you to congoers, they can receive 50% off admission to Ripley’s Branson if they show their armband. BransonCon runs March 6 – 8, 2020.

RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! BRANSON ODDITORIUM
Ripley’s Branson just completed its largest renovation in 10 years. Renovations include an all-new lobby, exhibits, and upgrades to many galleries inside.

Ripley’s collection and strikingly themed attractions are fun for the entire family. Adults and children alike become immersed in hands-on interactive games, historical artifacts, incredible art, animal oddities, pop-culture memorabilia, and stories of people and places that are incredibly hard to believe, but undeniably true.

Ripley’s Branson is open daily at 9:30 am. Sunday – Thursday, the last ticket is sold at 6 pm. On Friday & Saturday, the last ticket is sold at 8 pm.

For more information about Ripley’s in Branson, please visit Ripleys.com/Branson or Facebook.com/RipleysOdditoriumBranson.

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MEDIA CONTACTS
John Dixon
General Manager
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium Branson
dixon@ripleys.com
Office: (417) 337-5300 ext. 4610

Suzanne Smagala-Potts
Public Relations Manager
Ripley Entertainment Inc.
smagala@ripleys.com
Office: (407) 345-8010 Cell: (727) 439-0136

About Ripley Entertainment

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is part of the Ripley Entertainment Inc. family of worldwide attractions, the global leader in location-based entertainment. More than 15 million people visit its 100-plus attractions in 11 countries each year. In addition to its 31 Believe It or Not! Odditoriums, the Orlando, Florida-based company has publishing, licensing and broadcast divisions that oversee projects including the syndicated Believe It or Not! television show, best-selling books, and the popular syndicated cartoon strip, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, that still runs daily in countries around the world. Ripley Entertainment is a Jim Pattison Company, the second-largest privately held company in Canada. Learn more about Ripley’s Believe It or Not! by visiting Ripleys.com and following them on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.

Star Wars®, Lightsaber®, and The Empire Strikes Back™, are trademarks of Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC and/or Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC. Lucasfilm is not affiliated with, endorsing or sponsoring this display or press release.

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All First Responders with 50% Off Admission

For Immediate Release –

Saint Augustine, FL (February 13th, 2020) – ALL First Responders, plus their immediate family members (spouses and children), will receive 50% off admissions with valid ID when they visit Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium, St. Augustine, February 17th – February 23rd.

Ripley’s St. Augustine wants to say thanks to those who put their lives on the line to protect and serve the community. They will be offering 50% off single attraction tickets to first responders and their immediate family members (spouses and children).

The offer is valid for police officers, firefighters, and EMTs – from anywhere in the US!

Guests can enjoy this discount on any single attraction ticket to Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium, Ripley’s Red Train Tours, and Ripley’s Ghost Train Adventure.

NEW JUNGLE ROOM INTERACTIVE
Ripley’s St. Augustine just underwent its most extensive renovation to scale. The upgrades started with an all-new gallery and exhibit called the “Jungle Room!”

The room, located on the 3^rd floor, has numerous interactive exhibits and hands-on games for children and adults to enjoy. The “Dancing Mask” exhibit allows guests to create jungle apparel while dancing to sounds and beats. 

The “Pranks of Nature” exhibit allows guests to create and design versions of animals in nature. Also, on display is an African lion – recovered by Robert Ripley himself – that will leave everyone amazed at his size and teeth! 

“Ripley’s appreciates all that our first responders do for us regularly, and we are pleased to invite them and their families to join us so that we can show our appreciation.” – Kim Kiff, General Manager.

To stay up to date regarding this promotion, please visit Facebook.com/SaintAugustineRipleys/. Tickets can be purchased at the Ripley’s St. Augustine Odditorium, located at 19 San Marco Avenue.

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Media Contact
Kimberly Kiff
Regional Manager
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Saint Augustine
kkiff@ripleys.com
Office: (904) 824-1606

Suzanne Smagala-Potts
Public Relations Manager
Ripley Entertainment Inc. 
smagala@ripleys.com
Office: (407) 345-8010 Cell: 727-439-0136

About Ripley Entertainment
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is part of the Ripley Entertainment Inc. family of worldwide attractions, the global leader in location-based entertainment. More than 15 million people visit its 100-plus attractions in 11 countries each year. In addition to its 31 Believe It or Not! Odditoriums, the Orlando, Florida-based company has publishing, licensing and broadcast divisions that oversee projects including the syndicated Believe It or Not! television show, best-selling books, and the popular syndicated cartoon strip, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, that still runs daily in countries around the world. Ripley Entertainment is a Jim Pattison Company, the second-largest privately held company in Canada. Learn more about Ripley’s Believe It or Not! by visiting Ripleys.com and following them on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.

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Just in time for Orlando’s annual MegaCon convention, Ripley’s is inviting cosplayers to take the short trip down I-Drive from the Orange County Convention Center to Ripley’s Believe It or Not! to experience the truly unbelievable.

20% off admissions will begin on Thursday, May 24th, and continue through Memorial Day weekend until May 27th. All you have to do is dress in your favorite cosplay costume to receive 20% off!

Where
8201 International Dr,
Orlando, FL 32819

When
Memorial Day Weekend
May 24th – May 27th

Cost
20% off Regular Admissions

*For pricing details please visit ripleys/orlando or call Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Orlando at 407-345-0501.

Media Contacts

Suzanne Smagala-Potts
Public Relations Manager
Ripley Entertainment
smagala@ripleys.com
Office: 407-345-8010 Cell: 727-439-0136

Paul Hoffine
General Manager
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Orlando
hoffine@ripleys.com
Office: 407-345-0501

About Ripley Entertainment
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is part of the Ripley Entertainment Inc. (www.ripleys.com) family of worldwide attractions, the global leader in location-based entertainment. More than 14 million people visit its 100-plus attractions in 11 countries each year. In addition to its 30 Believe It or Not! Odditoriums, the Orlando, Florida-based company has publishing, licensing and broadcast divisions that oversee projects including the syndicated Believe It or Not! television show, best-selling books and the popular syndicated cartoon strip, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, that still runs daily in countries around the world. Ripley Entertainment is a Jim Pattison Company, he second-largest privately held company in Canada.

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