For the past couple of years the Lansing Mall business has been dropping. Many West Lansing residents travel over 20 minutes to go to a different shopping center. Trying to bring it back to life, recently Zap Zone has reopened and been renamed Zap Zone XL in the Lansing Mall. After a year of getting ready for the day of opening, on December 15th, 2023, the long awaited. The arrival of Zap Zone XL is finally here. “The mall has been very busy and the parking lot is always full. I have had many customers tell me how good this will be for the mall and how they haven’t seen anything like it,” Zap Zone employee Grace Parker shared. Parker has been working there for 4 months and now has noticed the rapid spike of customers. Since the past weeks of Zap Zone XL opening, it has already grabbed the attention of many residents living in the West Lansing area. Even many people from Holt and East Lansing have traveled to grab a piece of this action. “Zap Zone XL was very fun, bright, and colorful. There were a lot of fun arcade games of all different varieties, a huge bowling alley, with many different lanes, it was just all around a great experience and I hope to go again soon,” GLHS student Ashlynn Williams said. One of the many reasons for the rapid increase is because of the addition to the 15 new attractions. Ranging from a two story laser tag arena, arcade games, and bowling. An attraction that is getting a lot of attention is their new go karts. There are a couple different levels to go karting. The regular race goes about 30 mph, and the speed race goes up to 40 mph. Zap Zone XL has also introduced Rocko’s sports bar and Grill to their new addition in the Lansing mall. Food ranging from burgers and fries to taco trays. Launching this bar and grill can bring even more attention to the mall with both of these having attractions suited for all ages. This new addition to the Lansing mall gives a promising light that the more customers come, and business will grow, giving a new viewpoint to the mall.
Polls
Sorry, there are no polls available at the moment.
-
Grand Ledge High School56Lansing Eastern22Mar 6 / Girls Varsity Basketball
-
Grand Ledge High School35Dewitt52Mar 2 / Boys Varsity Basketball
-
Grand Ledge High School42Northwest35Feb 29 / Girls Varsity Basketball
-
Grand Ledge High School32Waverly71Feb 28 / Boys Varsity Basketball
-
Grand Ledge High School27East Kentwood70Feb 27 / Girls Varsity Basketball
Lansing Mall’s Big Comeback
January 22, 2024
Leave a Comment
More to Discover
About the Contributor
Abbie Perri, Staff Writer
Hello! Im Abbie, I'm a staff writer on The Comets Tale. I enjoy reading, hanging out with friends and being involved with the school. I am a member in the yearbook staff team, involved in Grand Ledge Campus Life and Model UN. I'm so excited to write stories for all the readers.