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    Jessica B.

    My kids would give it 5 stars, but as a mom 3 for price alone Lol. We took them to the North Pole Express which sells out in July... yes July. For the price of tickets it's kind of a joke. Adults are $40, kids are $40 ($35 for traveling passengers and they get the same stuff). I really wish they had a more reasonable ticket price. If you want your full family together and only have 3 of you, you are required to buy the whole section, or hope no one is sitting there. They ask you to get there 1-1.5 hours early so you can walk around and be on time. We were told we could get on the train 30 mins prior but they didn't load us until about 5 mins prior and our take off was take. It goes for about 40 mins total. During that time they pass out cookies and a bell. You also sing carols. Once you get off they give you a coupon for a photo of Santa... but Santa photos don't happen until you sit through a 20 min musical production. After that they hand out the souvenir cups with chocolate milk (it was pretty good! Tasted like a frosty). Overall good experience for my 3 year old. My 1.5 year old was over it after 20 mins, but it was a fun memory to make!

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    Paul H.

    Nice little train ride from Grapevine to the stockyards of Fort Worth which is a nice alternative from the get there mode of transportation. But remember, this is a slow and lazy trip that's cute and fun for younger passengers or this not in any kind of rush. A bit too corney for most people, the downsides of this train are the cramped seating, noisy A/C, cheap snacks from the local warehouse store, and no alcohol beverages. Please manage your expectations. Upside is it's a friendly venture to and fro as long as you remember you'll have to let faster trains on by. If you have the time and want a slow and enjoyable time, this is your best bet.

    Anna F.

    Cute train. Fun experience. Snack service was painfully, irritatingly slow. Might try a wine train but otherwise, once was enough. Edit: snack service on the return trip was like lightning. Apparently, it was just that guy. Work smarter not harder, my friend.

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    Rick B.

    This has potential to be a kid-friendly historic adventure. These old rail-cars are beautiful, and what child doesn't love trains?! However; all of the other local trains use the same track - so it is subject to huge delays - certain to provoke tantrums from young and old alike. From the new Trinity Metro Texrail (to DFW airport), to the regular freight and Amtrak trains - our adventure turned into a disaster. Our leisurely trip was supposed to be about 80 minutes each way, but the first leg alone stretched out to 3 hours. Worse still; the delays meant there was no time to eat or sightsee in the crowded Fort Worth Stockyard. Since you can't take food from home, this limited sojourners to living on train popcorn. They expected us to go 7.5 hours without real food? Almost the entire train bailed in the stockyards, to eat and Uber home. Never again.

    Josh R.

    It looks like the trip to the stockyards gets a lot of hate, but people need realistic expectations. This is a vintage train that shares the rails with other trains including faster commuter trains. They tell you the schedule upfront (before you book your tickets) telling you how long the train ride is both ways. So if you have a problem with how long it takes, don't take it! We rode the Cotton Belt route from Grapevine to the Fort Worth Stockyards and back. It's a lot of fun, and the train is in really good condition. It's a unique way to take in the history of both Grapevine and Fort Worth. I wish they gave you a little more time in the Stockyards because an hour and half is a little short, but it's still a lot of fun!

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    2.2
    (337 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    Make sure you try to purchase these tickets at least 2 days in advance otherwise it's always sold…read moreout. And for the love of God, make sure you purchase pre-paid parking online or you're looking at a $5-$20 up-charge for parking. Mornings and nights are the cheapest but I recommend going in the earlier mornings (9am-10am) time slots so it's not as crowded and you can spend more time taking photos. Tickets per person are a tad cheaper ($46 vs $52). Personally I think the ICE! shows aren't as good as they used to be. The displays are shorter, the jackets are worn out, and you no longer get mittens. AND i got a rash after wearing the jackets. A photo package costs $60 and each additional photo with the Gaylord Frame costs $15. Enjoy the holiday madness!

    Well. Let me start out by saying this is a really cool experience and the technique of these…read moreartists is truly something to admire. Everything else I have to say is bad. I purchased tickets on sale and it was about $60 for both of us. It mentioned parking was not included but never in my life did I expect it to be $40 plus tax to park and I feel that should have been more transparent. Additionally, the signage at the Gaylord grounds is terrible and unclear, especially at night. We drove around in circles to eventually find the parking lot where there was no indication of handicap parking location anywhere either. All the entrances are automated boxes so you can't find anyone to ask. We had a slot at 7:15 and the line was forever.. we were in line longer than we were in the event. I'm not a fan of cold but I came prepared with a down jacket, sweater, gloves, Ugg boots, and hat and I only started feeling cold on my hands towards the end where the slides are. The jackets they provide do NOT have pockets so keep that in mind as you are required to wear it. We finally got out and I was excited to check out the little market stores (Kendra Scott!) but they had all just closed at ~8:30. Very disappointing.

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    Peppa Pig Theme Park

    3.8
    (40 reviews)
    9.0 mi

    Such a fun place for an afternoon activity with small kids in DFW!…read more My friend and I brought my niece for the afternoon to the Peppa Pig Theme Park. Parking was easy (around $6) and all of the staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly! The park is pretty small, but easy to navigate and pretty clean. There's about 5 rides, a playground, and a splash zone. We did all the rides and some time in the playground, which took around 2ish hours. They also do free shows with Peppa that were fun and covered from the heat! I took one star off due to the price. The ticket was expensive ($30ish) for such a small park and the food/drinks were expensive too. Luckily, you can bring your own food and drinks, which is what we did!

    Somewhat feels like a little bit of a waste of a theme park area knowing what this was before &…read morewhat could have been with an update if it has remained a mini golf place. To my surprise there were QR codes to pay for parking, though no real verification system was taking place. When we went the splash pad was where most kids ended up being, the little coaster was fun ... And there was a sand area kids could play in. Though even with the little one with the mom friend we met up I could tell that on a non busy time that at best you could get an hour or two here depending on if you sat in the cafe to get out of the heat and grab something to eat. The cafe was nice, slice of pizza were decent enough for theme park food. Because we had a little one with their mom we met up with and my 11 y/o tow my 11 year old was over it after the two rides my kid rode with my friends little one, which was walk on, and the couple mins it took us to walk around. So we ended up saying bye to my friend after only 20-30 minutes while she stayed to let her kid burn energy at the splash pad. Luckily we had a pass that took care of our tickets other wise I would have made my kid stay longer to be buddy to my friends little one. Honestly unless your kiddo is just that big of a Peppa Pig fan, I would save the cash and go to the free splash pads and parks in the area if my kids were of the correct age group for it.

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    3.8
    (65 reviews)
    19.9 mi

    Moms hear me when I say this: the bathrooms are IMMACULATE. This truly matters when you have little…read morekids. We came here for a birthday party. The art is really fun. They have a few vintage arcade games and a couple of inflatables, too. This is the perfect party spot for kids 5-10. Definitely a terrific party spot!

    A Lawsuit Waiting to Happen - Overpriced and Unsafe If you…read moreare thinking about bringing your kids--especially teenagers--to Nerfies, save your money. This place is incredibly disorganized and honestly feels like a lawsuit waiting to happen. For the amount of money you spend to get in, absolutely nothing here is worth it. Here is what you need to know before you go: * Zero Staff Supervision: There are no staff members supervising the bounce room or the shooting area. Because of this, little kids are running wild with guns everywhere. * Not Teen-Friendly: Because the facility is overrun with unsupervised "littles," teenagers do not have a dedicated or safe place to actually play. If you have older kids, this is definitely not the place for you. * Broken Games: The "video game" area is a joke. They only have 12 older games, and only 4 of them actually work. * No Basic Amenities: There is absolutely nowhere to put your shoes. On top of that, they do not offer any food or drinks for sale, meaning you have to haul everything in yourself. Save yourself the headache and the money. We will not be returning.

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