Hello all. The first day of the Funplex auction has begun. It is devastating, and I'll be posting a lengthy update on Instagram and Twitter today.
However, despite the auction continuing its course, we can still make an effort to contact the new owner, Brett J. Miles. He is responsible for this. The current goal is to find a suitable investor who would be willing to purchase the building and operate it as an entertainment center. If that ideal goal is not achievable, at least create something that benefits the community.
Here is a list of people who might be interested in contacting 13700 Data LLC (Brett Miles) to buy it themselves, or they may have connections to someone who would.
* Tilman Fertitta (owns Downtown Aquarium and many other amusement spaces)
* Beyonce (was personally connected to Funplex, recorded her "Blow" music video here)
* Bun B (Houston rapper)
* Travis Scott (donates to Houston non-profits and has an affinity for Astroworld)
* Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top)
* Jim Parsons (Big Bang Theory)
* Dennis Quaid (Actor)
* Hilary Duff (Actress)
* Joel Osteen (Lakewood Church)
* Jennifer Garner (Actress)
* Wes Anderson (Director)
* Kane Pixels (YouTuber who creates backroom videos)
* Scott Cawthon (Creator of Five Nights at Freddy's and from Houston)
* Dave n Busters
* Main Event
This is a list from Wikipedia of different amusement park companies. Even though these are chains with specific regulations, it's worth a shot to see if they'd be interested in creating an indoor theme park. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Amusement_park_companies
Please share this message across all social media platforms and directly reach out to the individuals and organizations listed if you have any contacts or connections. The more people amplify our goal of preserving Funplex or creating a beneficial community space, the stronger our chance of success. Your voice is essential - let's keep Funplex part of our community.
Thank you for your support. The petition and your involvement have helped bring attention to Funplex in the media.