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    Ripley’s Illusion Lab

    4.0 (3 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
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    Morgan's Wonderland - Morgan's Wonderland Pirate Island Cruise

    Morgan's Wonderland

    4.7(170 reviews)
    9.7 mi

    My nephew invited me on his field trip to Morgan's Wonderland, and a time was had! We spent most of…read morethe day fishing, which was a lot of fun. There were rides available, but my nephew wasn't interested in getting on any of them. I did want to try the zip line, but the wait was about an hour. What I lreally liked about this place is that it includes children or adults with special Needs. I have another nephew who has down syndrome and he would love this place. Also for moms who are on a budget you can bring your own snacks. Parking is free and easy, which made the visit even better.

    An amusement park unlike any other -- specifically designed to be accessible and inclusive for…read morepeople with disabilities. From the moment we arrived, it was clear this park wasn't just accommodating -- it was built with everyone in mind. They've gone above and beyond offering waterproof wheelchairs at the splash pad water park, so no one misses out on the fun. The zip line experience is exhilarating and inclusive. With adaptive five-point harnesses and trained, compassionate staff, guests with limited mobility can soar through the air safely and confidently. The playgrounds are thoughtfully designed for accessibility without losing any of the excitement. Smooth, wide pathways, sensory-friendly areas, and equipment that accommodates kids of all abilities mean everyone can play together, not apart. I was thankful for all the shade provided and the soft floor padding was a bonus. Every staff member we met was kind, trained, and empowered. They did a great job and added to the value of our day. If you or a loved one has a disability or have small children and are looking for an amusement park experience, Morgan's is an excellent place with a beautiful story of a father's dedication and love. Highly recommend.

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    SeaWorld San Antonio - New Coaster

    SeaWorld San Antonio

    3.1(1.1k reviews)
    13.0 mi

    We had the opportunity to visit SeaWorld San Antonio through a Veteran Appreciation program while…read morewe were in town for my nephew's Air Force BMT graduation. First, I want to say how truly appreciative I am of SeaWorld for offering this opportunity and allowing our family to enjoy the park with complimentary tickets. It was a very thoughtful gesture, and it meant a lot to us. We visited during the last week of July, and if you know anything about San Antonio summers, you know the heat can be brutal. Unfortunately, we happened to visit during a heat wave, so the combination of high temperatures and humidity was intense. We had my mother with us, who is handicapped, along with two younger children who are not used to that kind of heat, so we weren't able to stay as long as we originally planned. The biggest highlight of SeaWorld for us was definitely the animal attractions. We really enjoyed seeing the crocodiles, tortoises, flamingos, beluga whales, dolphins, and orcas. Those experiences were what made the visit worthwhile, and my kids absolutely loved seeing the animals. We especially appreciated the covered and indoor areas because they gave us a chance to escape the heat while still enjoying the park. The beluga whale show was a great break from the temperatures, and the orca show was another memorable experience. One thing I was surprised by (although I know many theme parks are similar) was the pricing for food and beverages. We stopped at Harbor Market because we wanted a break from the heat, some air-conditioning, and a chance to sit down and eat. Unfortunately, the air-conditioning seemed to be struggling when we walked in, so it wasn't quite the cool break we were hoping for. SeaWorld is a cashless park, so if you bring cash, you have to use a kiosk to transfer it onto a card. The kiosk does charge a fee for the transfer, which I believe was around $3.95. The food prices were definitely higher than expected. They do offer an all-day dining deal that works across SeaWorld and Aquatica for $59.99 per person, but for a family, that adds up very quickly. Especially considering the food options are pretty basic things like burgers, cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, hot dogs, and similar theme park-style meals. They do have some Asian-inspired options like orange chicken and sweet-and-sour chicken, but overall the food was nothing that stood out. The beverage system was also interesting. With a meal, you receive one drink, but the cup is activated through a QR code at the fountain machines. Once you use it, you can't simply refill it again, which was surprising. I understand that parks may have had issues with people abusing unlimited refills, but it was still frustrating not to have the option for a refill, especially in the middle of a summer heat wave when staying hydrated is important. The Harbor Market food area itself could also use some attention. The floors were sticky, and the tables and seating areas could have used a better cleaning. I understand theme parks are busy and maintaining large dining areas is challenging, but keeping those areas clean would really improve the overall experience. The gift shops were what you would expect at a theme park cute souvenirs but definitely overpriced. We did stop and get Rita's lemonade, which was a nice treat and helped us cool down. The ride lines were another thing to consider. If you're planning on riding the roller coasters or other attractions, expect some longer wait times and plan your day accordingly. They also have a splash pad/water area where kids (and adults) can cool off, which was a nice feature, especially during the summer heat. Overall, I would give SeaWorld San Antonio about a 7/10. I don't dislike it, but I wouldn't say it was a perfect experience either. The animal attractions were truly the best part and are what gave the park its higher rating for us. My kids loved seeing the animals, and we are very grateful we had the opportunity to visit through the Veteran Appreciation program. I would definitely recommend visiting during a cooler time of year if possible because the Texas summer heat can really impact your experience.

    I've visited SeaWorld and Aquatica San Antonio for years, but this trip will likely be my last…read more What used to feel like a family-focused destination now feels like nothing more than a money grab. Let's start with parking--$45 just to park per day is outrageous before you've even walked through the gate. The ride experience was incredibly frustrating. We stood in line for over 30 minutes with absolutely no movement other than people giving up and leaving. Only after we had already wasted that time did employees finally announce that the ride was broken. A simple announcement at the entrance to the queue would have saved everyone a lot of time and frustration. Aquatica was just as disappointing. They wanted $60 for a locker for only three hours because all of the smaller $30 lockers were already full. We refused to pay that much just to store our belongings. The lazy river was another letdown because there were no tubes available. Guests were hanging onto them indefinitely, and there were no employees making sure tubes were being shared so everyone had an opportunity to enjoy the attraction. Finding a place to sit was nearly impossible. People claimed chairs by leaving towels and personal belongings on them, then disappeared for hours while other families walked around searching for somewhere to sit. There didn't appear to be any employees enforcing a chair policy or addressing obvious chair hogging. Even getting into the park was poorly managed. There were only two employees collecting admission for four lanes of backed-up traffic, creating long, unnecessary delays before we even entered the park. To make matters worse, the park does not accept Louisiana's LA Wallet or other state-issued digital driver's licenses, despite many states now recognizing digital IDs as valid identification. It created an unnecessary inconvenience. The one bright spot of the day was the evening entertainment. The concert was excellent, and the fireworks were great. The drone show was impressive as well, but if you're seated in Bayside Stadium, a large portion of it is blocked by the stadium roof. Simply moving the drone performance a little farther out, I believe, would allow everyone in the stadium to enjoy the entire show. Overall, this was one of the most disappointing amusement park experiences I've ever had. Between the excessive fees, poor operations, lack of crowd management, and constant frustrations, the value simply isn't there anymore. I'll be spending my vacation dollars elsewhere from now on. This was, without question, the worst trip I've ever had to SeaWorld and Aquatica San Antonio.

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    Natural Bridge Caverns - A Gift Shop

    Natural Bridge Caverns

    4.4(783 reviews)
    20.4 mi
    $$$

    It's easy to see why this is one of the most visited cave sites for tourism worldwide and the…read moremost-visited in Texas. It's a very well-developed cave to visit. By "developed", I mean that lighting and a path has been installed to make traversing it A LOT easier than when it was discovered. By "path", I mean smooth, textured, non-slip, paved sidewalks from one end of the tour to the other--complete with stainless steel handrails along almost every step of it. The effort it took to make a cave system this accessible is beyond commendable. At one end of one of the tours there is a long uphill slope to get out of the cavern, but you don't have to walk--they have a roller/conveyor belt that you stand on and ride to the top. The erosion-carved rocky "rooms" of the cave system defy description. They are up to 100 feet tall, 100 feet wide, and over 200 feet long, and are filled with otherworldly mineral formations that have been actively "growing" for millions of years. Photos don't do this justice. When you see it in person, it's just breathtaking. Adult-only tours would be an occasional welcome option, as a less-than-silent baby/toddler ruins the silence that the below-ground space allows. Parking is abundant, but it is not free. Even out in the spacious Texas Hill Country they decided that $10 per car was appropriate. I hate paying to park (anywhere), and in a rural setting like this, it just feels like such a shameless money-grab! I wish they'd just charge more for the tours and let us feel like parking is "free". More intensive, deeper tours for small groups that require higher effort into undeveloped parts of the caverns are offered on a limited basis. This sounds like something worth returning for.

    Don't buy online through third party platforms because you can't just catch an earlier time. There…read moreare plenty of discounts at hotels and restaurants because of marketing this place is well advertised. They have maze, mining (bagged dirt that are pre-stocked with gems), and a towers course all for extra money. Lots of people when we went. Parking is $10 anywhere you park. There are spots closer up because people coming and going all the time. You can pay online or via text or at pay station. Reception sucks though. We paid but I think they don't enforce or tow because I didn't see anyone checking. It looks like a pure money grab to me, which is infuriating as the parking lot is in the middle of nowhere! Would suggest buying each attraction ala cart because of the unknown wait times. Our natural bridge tour guide was horrible in terms of guiding us and providing information. YMMV is my guess. But whatever. The tour does have a couple of parts where you gotta walk up long ramps. No moving sidewalks like I saw in one pic. I wouldn't go back. And I'm not even sure I could recommend this place unless you're struggling to find something to do.

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    Green Acres Golf & Games - Miniature golf was a beautiful sight to go through.   Our daughter's first time and she loved it!

    Green Acres Golf & Games

    3.7(70 reviews)
    12.1 mi

    A throwback to good old fashioned fun! I love this place. Great employees who are on top of things…read moreand very helpful. I took my 5th grade class here for an "end of the year party" and it was perfect for 10-11 year old kids. It can be pricy as each ride/attraction is about $7 I just wish they opened before 1pm (11am on Friday). Go karts are great and the track is perfect. Easy and fun to drive karts. The bumper boats allow you to cruise around a pool and shoot water at your opponents....you will be laughing and smiling the entire time! There are also batting cages for baseball and softball with speeds ranging from 40-80 mph (start with the slowest setting....they come in faster than you think!) The water war game is hilarious to watch and the trampoline thing is really fun as well. The mini golf course is easy and really well maintained. This place is a small slice of heaven that truly lets kids be kids and enjoy. The arcade has a good variety of games and they all work. Kids can earn tickets and buy items from the store. A great experience! A hidden gem east of San Antonio that not too many people know about.

    Friendly staff, but not quality activities bumper boats are lagging. The go carts were fun. Food…read morebleh. If you can wild it... lack a snack or lunch. Arcades are just ok. Paintball, it was so hot my kids gave up. No ac. Water balloons, just fine. We did it all and it was almost 1,000.00. We do have 5 kids. Big families forget it

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    Go kart area. This ride was exciting and fun.

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    Aquatica San Antonio

    Aquatica San Antonio

    3.0(102 reviews)
    12.9 mi

    This review is mostly for the Aqua Glow event, that takes place from 6 - 11 pm. It overlaps a…read morelittle bit with the regular Aquatica general admission hours that typically end at 7:30 pm. Before the end of general admission hours, my sister and I were able to purchase the last 2 trays of fish to the feed the stingrays before Aquatica ran out by early evening :) ! We absolutely loved Aqua Glow because the majority of visitors from the daytime have gone home, and it's a lot easier to really enjoy the water rides and the pools without dealing with the crowds :) ! We could go on rides multiple times without waiting in long lines, and enjoy the pools without constantly bumping into other people :D ! And when the fluorescent lights come on, the entire water park is truly awesome and amazing to admire all lit up :D ! While we were standing in line for Sting Ray Falls (which for us, was a really short line), we had such a spectacular view of the Sea World fireworks :D ! You can walk barefoot throughout the park if you want to. But I personally think it's much better to have water shoes or sturdy waterproof sandals because not all pavements are smooth. However, you just have to keep in mind that you can't wear flip flops or certain shoes on the water rides, and may have to hold onto them (which is a hassle) or you can rent a locker and lock them up. Most of the small and jumbo lockers were taken. But fortunately, we were still able to rent a large locker (which is obviously bigger than a small locker, but smaller than a jumbo) for $42, and access it multiple times until the end of our rental. If time permits before Aqua Glow finishes on Sept 5, we would absolutely love to come again :D !!

    Visited the park this past week because we have the free pre school passes and I have a season…read morepass. I was surprised to learn that parking is a whopping $40 for standard parking & Covered parking is $70! My littles and I walked over to the front gate where the security guards were checking the guests bags, which I appreciated. There was a security guard, whose name I will not post, but I will post his initials GV. He was rudely shouting at the guests to move forward or "get out of the way because you're blocking the line" and "move it lose it people".... In my opinion, Seaworld is very much for younger children (despite them offering a few roller coasters). This type of attitude toward guests should not be allowed, and it should certainly not be the first thing people hear when entering the gates... I was there with my two toddlers. I certainly don't want someone yelling at me to "hurry up or get out of the way." That not something you tell a mom who is trying her best, or any family that just paid $40 for parking + $79 per single daily pass, at MINIMUM . I think he should be talked to and reminded he's not a bouncer, but rather a security guard at a kid/family friendly establishment. We arrived early, so we didn't have to wait long to get in, nor did we have an issue finding a seat. Surprisingly, there were plenty of seats available from open till we left, about 2pm. I was appalled at the price of popcorn (+$11) and the taste was terrible. It was HIGHLY BUTTERED AND SALTED. They sold me on the bucket because it's $5 for refills, but that's still a very high cost for popcorn. Next time I will ask them to make fresh stuff with little to no additives. As it is, it's A terrible snack for kids who are out in the sun all day. The water and ice were free, but you have to find a designated stations for it, which can be difficult for any person, especially those with littles. I think it should be more readily available for guests. I appreciated that the park offered different sections to appeal to the population. There were not many tubes at the lazy river and we sometimes had to wait a while before getting one. I would love for their floats to have bottoms so the littles can sit and enjoy. I, also, appreciated that the lifeguards were available in abundance and seemingly took their job seriously, as I didn't see them playing around or talking and such. I loved the family restrooms and the cleanliness of the restrooms because I understand it can be a challenge in Waterparks. Overall, I would go again and recommend it, but I would caution against the excessive unnecessary costs (parking & snacks/drinks). Overall, my score is based on the security guard at the entrance, and the extremely high cost of everything... which I suppose is expected at a waterpark. I did not get photos because I wanted to respect the privacy of the attendees.

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