It had been so long since I had been here. We went on bring a friend weekend since we have family…read morethat are members. I would say one thing right off the bat I didn't like is that there are no automatic doors and the doors are heavy to whether which makes it really hard if you have a stroller or wheelchair. Was really shocked by this. Then, you can't bring any outside food and drink which I think is silly considering you have toddlers who snack nonstop and need water. Everything else though is really adorable and there is enough to do for a variety of age groups. Staff is friendly. Was a fun experience.

Went to the Crayola Experience on a rainy day, and I'd definitely recommend getting there early,…read morethe line can easily be out the door. Right from the start, the experience was a bit mixed. The cashier we had wasn't very helpful and seemed more focused on rushing us through than answering any questions, which wasn't the best first impression. Once you get inside, it's honestly a bit of a free for all, almost like Hunger Games style. Lines were long everywhere, with everyone trying to get through activities like naming your own crayon, molding cars or rings, and other stations. It felt pretty unorganized. Some areas could definitely use more attention. The clay molding section was a complete mess, and the playground area with the slides and jungle gym was pretty chaotic. One activity I'd honestly skip is the drawing-to-puzzle station, people were cutting the line and bringing stacks of drawings. No one really needs 10 puzzles of their kid's artwork... two is plenty. That said, it's still a fun experience for kids and something different to do, especially on a rainy day. Overall, I'd say it's a good one time visit...

Really good waterpark I wouldn't hear what I was for and I loved it. I went here with my friend. We…read moreloved it. The lazy river was perfect with all the water spraying from everywhere. The slides were also amazing. Couldn't really get much better for a waterpark.

A true disappointment! Even though under 2 is free, you must pay $45 to enter as a parent (and if…read moreyou're alone, you're limited to the few things they offer to toddlers). -Splash pad closed due to low attendance before we made it there. I would have loved to at least sit in a chair and enjoy the fountains with my toddler even though it was a cooler day -Train car closed because, according to an employee, the person driving it was exhausted and there was low attendance -No animals were out in the animal area They are very clear there are no return tickets or refunds. She was only able to do the carousel, walk through the Christmas village (which scared her-- see photo), take a weird truck ride where you see painted cutouts of animals rather than real ones, and see the 15-minute outdoor show. Staff could truly not have been nicer, but my feedback is for management-- the day felt poorly run with little regard for full-priced paying customers. My main feedback: They claimed to be understaffed waiting for international students, but if that is the case, I would have loved to know what was closed before paying to enter or be offered the opportunity to return on a day when I could justify the ticket price. If either of these had happened, I wouldn't be dissatisfied.

SO MUCH FUN!! I definitely recommend doing the Winery Train. The ride was about a 30min-40min ride…read morefrom the Phillipsburg NJ station where the excursion is located to the Villa Milagro Vineyards. The employees of the train station were friendly and they provide plenty of instructions in terms of return time and etc. At the Vineyard there was a tour from the owner and he conducted the wine tasting. Great place to take pictures and to enjoy the scenery. Such a great spot for a girls day or a date with someone special.

I don't know if I should be disappointed or not since I have set no expectations…read more My husband said he wanted to visit with the family for the experience and we did just that. Upon arrival, we had to pay for parking via meters so make sure to download the parking app on your smartphones to save you the headache on feeding the meter at the lot. We purchased tickets online so we showed our receipt and got our printed tickets. Note to parents with little kids: hold onto the tickets as you'll need to show them later to the employees for the train ride and any activities. The train board on time. It was old, nothing fancy and nothing to sightsee but looking at the waters for few minutes and then into people's backyards which I'm sure homeowners find it creepy and annoying. Luckily with family, we chatted on the train but if I was alone, I'd rather watch wet paint dry. The corn maze activity was fun and was probably the only highlight of the trip. As you work through the maze, you'll be given clues to solve the mystery question and there's two mazes - a beginners and a more advanced level. When you purchase the maze activity, it includes both. After we finished the maze, we head back to train and then back to the parking lot. The full experience took about 4 hours.

Oak Ridge, NJ - calling all influencers! This place is hugely Instagrammable and super enchanting!…read moreLol. Mariah Carey even shot her Christmas music video here. But you don't have to care about snapping cute pics to appreciate that Fairy Tale Forest is an absolute wholesome delight for children and for adults to live their childhood nostalgia. There is a real magical forest feel as you wander through the park, which isn't large, but the life-size storybook cottages and fairy tale sets are beautifully detailed and lovingly restored. The grounds are clean and well-manicured (a sign says the gardens are curated by Raine Garden Designs). A list of daily events & activities are posted such as magic shows, live music, and character meet & greets. The staff and actors are all warm and friendly. My child loved running around and exploring, participating in the activities, but I enjoyed it just as much if not more. There are shaded picnic tables under umbrellas (next to the Bluebird Stage so you can catch a show while you eat). The food is from the on-site restaurant Fables, and is quite good, certainly better than your average amusement park fare (I was really happy to get a proper salad!). The restaurant is only open for private parties/events/rentals at the moment, but I'm told they hope to have it up and running at some point. The interior is also themed. There is a reasonably priced gift shop with a nice selection of toys, souvenirs, costumes, and gifts. I would say this park is suitable for younger kids, maybe up to 8 or even an unjaded 10yo (have your kids dress up as knights, wizards, princesses, and fairy tale characters!). It's also kind of a cool spot for a date. This is an "analog" park with some animatronics, and you shouldn't expect any dazzling razzmatazz or high-octane thrills. Six Flags it ain't. But come with the right mindset for the unique experience this is and you won't be disappointed. It's good ol' fashioned throwback family fun and brings back an era that doesn't exist anymore. Indeed, many NJ locals have fond memories of this park from when they were young. It was built in the 1950s by an industrious German dude and features scenes from Grimm's Fairytales that his mother used to read to the family, and was expanded with more set pieces over the next couple of decades. Unfortunately it closed down in 2003 and FINALLY reopened last year, after efforts were stalled during the pandemic. All I can say is goooo and visit this charming, singular, and uncorporatized attraction, and support a still founding family-owned local business. It's a complete joy!

I read all these reviews and I was a little nervous. My kids literally spent 6 hours here. We 100…read morepercent got our moneys worth. I could maybe see older kids not enjoying it but my 4 year old and 2 year old refused to leave. (I would say maybe the age I would reconsider it is 8 or 9. I'm not sure.) My kids were absolutely enthralled and loved every minute of it. I believe they added a bunch more activities like the scavenger hunt, story time, and the rainbow baton scarves so the previous reviews are from their opening year. Prices were very reasonable. We definitely make this an annual activity

We had a great time at this amusement park, and one of the best parts is how convenient the…read morelocation is, it's connected to a mall, so you can easily make a full day out of it. There was a long line to get in at first, but I think that's mostly an opening rush situation. If you arrive just a little after opening, it would likely be much smoother. Definitely recommend buying tickets online ahead of time, since that's much easier than waiting at the kiosk. Once inside, there were a ton of rides for different ages. My son was able to ride many attractions by himself, which made it even more fun for him. I also have a two-year-old, and she was able to enjoy a few rides as well. Just something to note, adults do need a ticket too if you want to ride along with your child. Overall, it's a fun and convenient spot with lots to do for kids of different ages, especially if you plan ahead a bit.

1.1 billion doesn't buy what it used to. New Jersey dumped a ton of state financing into what is…read morenow the American Dream Mall only to see payments missed and the mall still languishing. What the hell, Nickelodeon sensing paydirt built an amusement park inside, so for a cool $100 day pass you can go crazy on a handful of rides, some of which may actually be working on any given day. Considering Nickelodeon the cable network has lost half their audience in the last five years and may be sold or shut down, the mall and their namesake park seem like a house of mirrors (or cards) running on borrowed time (or at least borrowed money.) Who would have thunk that the second largest Mall in the country in the age of Amazon and all things e-commerce would ever have issues... everyone except the numbskulls who financed this albatross. That's a ride and an adrenaline rush that I can certainly skip. Two stars.

The park is improving and the staff is working hard to make it a great place to visit on a Sat or…read moreSunday afternoon in the summer months.. Due to some minor flooding a couple years ago the Tilt A Whirl is awaiting a new motor. The 1928 C W Parker Carousel is functional along with the Merry Mixer and a half dozen children rides including a kiddie coaster. The most popular ride is probably the train pulled by a tractor that takes you to the far reaches of the park.Snack bar has Hershey Ice Cream, hot dogs, hamburgers, soft pretzels, etc. There are 3 pavilions for family reunions , church and company picnics. It has the oldest fun house in the U.S. No admission into the park or charge for admission. Roller rink has open skate and available for birthday parties including a side room for cake and ice cream. (Available for parties weekends and weekdays) Follow the park on Facebook at Bushkill Park Friends.

We were there for a birthday party with a large group on a Saturday. Sue Klein the manager was…read moreabsolutely disrespectful and rude to our party. We did not have air-conditioning in our party room, and there was one fan in there, and when we tried to move it to circulate more air, she took it away from us and say now you don't get any air. Please do not have a birthday party at this facility if you want it to be unsafe and hot to children and elderly.

This is a cute place, nothing fancy. They have arcade games, VR, laser tag, bowling, go karts, a…read morecouple of carnival style rides, and an area for kids to throw soft foam balls at each other. We went on a weekday during spring break. We came for a 7 year old friend's birthday. My daughter and the birthday girl had a blast playing all the things. One of the girls is under 48" so that limited the rides available to her. Some things such as the go karts need an accompanying adult. It's adults did not get the passes for ourselves so they weren't about to do the go karts. Just something to keep in mind when planning ahead. Overall cute experience for being local.

Adults Night Out! My…read moreBF and I came here towards the end of the summer for their "Funplex Afterdark". Think games, outdoor pools, food, alcohol and a DJ. The entry ticket purchased also gave access to bowling, bumper cars and several rides. Early arrival is suggested to avoid long lines. The food was very mid (carnival level), the drinks varied depending on which bar you got your drink from. The pool area was jammed pack.... Literally people standing on top of each other. We spent the majority of our time inside where we enjoyed ourselves the most. All in all we had a good time and would go back next summer.

I absolutely love this place although an hour and thirty…read moreminutes is enough and the food was okay for a trampoline park the slides were so fun. The obstacle courses are very challenging and fun also,I recommend this to kids under 14

Took my 9 year old there over the weekend; she had a lot of fun. We didn't have any problem with…read moreyoung staffs that work there, all seem pretty polite and helpful. We got the 90 minutes ticket and she said there is plenty to do during that time.

The day we went was perfect, not crowded and my kid could go on every single ride (she is 42inch…read moretall). Attendants were pleasant. Thank you for supporting military families! (Though $40 parking is bit crazy guys).

Wow. I'm not an amusement park gal, but this place exceeded my expectations. The employees were…read morekind, it felt relatively clean for an amusement park, the shows and parades had great messages and happy talent, there was PLENTY for my 4.5 year old and my 18 month old to do. There were tons of rides ranging from carousels to mini roller coasters. I was surprised at how many my 18 month could do. He really enjoyed them. There were playgrounds, large slides, arcades, shops, fair games, and characters. The water park was huge but that was closed when we went because it was March. We went in March so it wasn't too busy and the lines were reasonable. I can imagine it not being as fun if it were much more crowded than it was. There were multistall gendered restrooms and some inclusive and family restrooms. The only things I'd critique are that the fair game prices were so wildly high- like $6 to shoot one basketball and they make you walk through a big store to exit the park.