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Dude Perfect. "is is just the beginning—we can't wait to see these one-of-a-kind experienc- es all over the country." "As a lifelong builder and en- trepreneur, I couldn't be more excited to launch Dig World in my hometown of DFW. We're combining real machinery, creative play, and the power of partnership with Dude Per- fect to create an unforgettable experience for families," said Alex Carroll, Co-Founder of Dig World. Rides are restricted by height, with children taller than 48 inches able to operate all park equipment, besides UTVs, by themselves. Children between 32 inches and 48 inches tall may ride and operate machin- ery with an adult. Children shorter than 32 inches may participate all other attractions in the park except for the ma- chinery. According to the park, addi- tional measures have been tak- en to ensure safe operation of equipment, including hydrau- lic limitations for a reduced range of motion, speed gov- ernors, seatbelt requirements and more. e park operates on two-hour time slot reser- vations, with admission set at $29.99 per guest. Children two and under are free. More Locations to Come Dig World's first location opened in Katy, Texas, in 2022, and gained widespread atten- tion aer founder Jacob Rob- inson's appearance on ABC's" SharkTank." Robinson struck a $200,000 investment deal with Robert Herjavec for 10% equity in the park to acceler- ate expansion with franchise owners, solidify nationwide sponsorships and forge key equipment partnerships. Since the episode aired, Rob- inson says Dig World has seen "a surge in interest," with plans to build 10 parks throughout the U.S. over the next few years. "e response to our Shark Tank episode has been incred- ible," said Jacob Robinson. "Hearing from families, build- ers, and investors across the country who are excited about what we're doing just reaffirms that Dig World is something truly special." "Dig World is going to be huge. It's fun, it's exciting, and it's got real potential to grow nationwide," said Robert Herjavec. "Jacob's passion and determination are exactly what I look for in a founder." www.constructionequipmentguide. com 22 IDA Universal Q1 2026 Trends and Tidbits