We came up using our GetOut pass which got everyone in our group a free attraction. Most picked…read morelaser tag or the go karts, both super fun! My kiddo walked through the mini golf with me that I used for mine. It was fun but as many smaller mini golf games run into is that it's easy to catch up to the group in front of you. Until labor day they are offering a $20 attractions pass if you go before noon! We for sure plan on coming back up for that. We looked in the prize area which had some good options, but I didn't check the ticket costs and we didn't play any ticket games ... So I can't gauge the cost of games to earning prize ratio.

LOVED THIS PLACE! Their Monday $20 all you can ride attractions is most definitely worth it. $20…read morefor rides, go karts, mini golf, mini bowling, and laser tag is the greatest deal I've ever been to. I would recommend for all ages, parties, dates, or family outings!

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.

FunBox is touted as the "World's Biggest Bounce Park." It boasts 25,000 square feet and 10…read moredifferent play zones (including an obstacle course and giant slides), "creating the ultimate inflatable park experience." FunBox was a limited time pop-up event and we visited in November 2023. At that time, it was open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. General admission rates varied according to the day of attendance, with Fridays being cheaper. Everyone is required to have a paid ticket to enter. Luckily, I was able to find a promo code for 30% off. - Admission: $47.73 for 3 (including taxes, fees and 30% discount) for 90 min (sessions end 10-15 min early for cleaning) - Parking: Free - Socks must be worn and were available for purchase For those wondering, yes, there is an area for small kids/toddlers. Check out the tons of pix and vids I posted. Highly recommended! Fun for kids AND adults!

Place is good but they will charge for parents, seniors and anyone else whether you youlll stay…read moreoutside or inside. For kids there are bunch or bouncing options which they will surely love.

We had heard a lot about this place, so we decided to take my 12-year-old son here for his birthday…read morewith three of his friends and it was a huge hit. This is the perfect spot for kids (and honestly adults too) to burn off energy. It's a mix of human interactive video-style games and physical activity like throwing balls, jumping, running...spread across different rooms with all kinds of challenges. You definitely can't come here low-energy because you'll be moving the entire time. I booked online and chose the 90-minute option, which was $39 per person. It might seem a little pricey at first, but it actually works out well because of how the timing is structured. You rotate through rooms and sometimes wait briefly for a game to finish, so everything feels organized and not chaotic. The setup is very efficient. You get a wristband that you scan to enter games, track your points, and even create a username. There's a leaderboard screen, which the kids loved, and you can earn points toward small prizes. The whole place felt clean, well-run, and supervised without being overbearing. The floors are cushioned, which helps since you're constantly moving, and it does get a little warm just because you're so active. From what I could tell, the party setup is more of a do-it-yourself style where you have a room for a set time rather than a fully hosted experience. Also, it seems per the website you would have like food delivered. There didn't appear to be a place where you could buy water. However, we did see water fountains near the restrooms. One thing I liked is that your time is based on active gameplay, not just the clock. So while we booked 90 minutes, we were actually there closer to two hours with the flow of the games. Overall, it was a really fun and unique experience, something different from the typical party spots. The kids had an amazing time, and we would definitely come back.

Amazing experience at Activate Games! Staff were nice and friendly. The games were well made and…read morefun as well. Our favorites were the mega grid and portal. Super interactive! The facilities were clean and well ventilated. They also have water fountains too which was great.

My family loves this Waterpark for the ample shade! The free lounging chairs are under the shade…read moreand people are usually really friendly. On our most recent visit, we arrived not long after opening and it wasnt packed at all. We left around 1:30 and it was picking up just a little bit more, but still not bad at all. The restrooms and showers were cleaned, which was awesome! And the pools were so refreshing in the triple-digit heat!

I wouldn't call myself a fan of water parks, but there's literally nothing else you can do outside…read morein the heat -- the only way to tolerate outdoor time is to be in the water! NRH2O isn't nearly as big as Hurricane Harbor, but I prefer it for several reasons. For one, there are quite a few trees and grassy areas all throughout the park, providing shade and cooler grounds and all around cooler, happier vibes. Plus, tickets and passes are more affordable, and perhaps most importantly (especially to anyone with special dietary needs): you're allowed to bring in your own food and drink. Of course there are limitations on ice chest size and you can't bring in glass containers or alcohol, but it's so nice to be able to pack your own snacks and drinks. Not in loose ice, though, that's another rule. Your ice has to be bagged up (we just use ice-packs). Employees check through your bags very thoroughly at the entrance. I haven't been on any of the bigger slides in years, I now stick to the kiddie-spaces or the lazy river. I was in the wave pool recently with my niece and didn't have as much fun as I remember having when I was younger, haha. The park overall is pretty clean and well-maintained. Nothing looks like it desperately needs refurbished or sanitized! There are I believe 3 different "restaurants" onsite and then a handful of drink and dessert stands. You can find aaaall of your theme park favorites: hot dogs, corn dogs, burgers, chicken tenders, fries, nachos, quesadillas, pizza, pretzels, cotton candy, chips, kettle corn, etc. There's also frozen lemonade, dippin' dots ice cream, and a churro food truck onsite! You'll have a great time at NRH2O if it's not ridiculously crowded and you're able to find yourself a little home-base with shade. You can reserve canopies and tables online, but they go fast!

My grandson is the urban air expert. I was definitely the newbie. He was visiting from Denver,…read morewhere Urban Air is one of his favorite places, so of course it was on our list of things to do when he was here. With temperatures over 110 degrees outside, I was also very grateful for someplace indoors where he could climb, jump, zip line and burn off all that wonderful kid energy. What I did not expect was how impressed I would be with the people. From the moment we walked in, we were made to feel like we belonged there. Feyi, the team member at the front desk, made sure we had everything we needed and knew exactly where to go. Throughout the facility, team members were attentive, engaged and, most importantly to this grandmother, clearly focused on safety. Watching my grandson carefully harnessed before flying through the air above my head made me very happy! I also had the pleasure of meeting Maria, the manager, and clearly understood where that culture comes from. We had a wonderful conversation about her team, their birthday parties, training, safety and the importance of making sure every child has a great experience. She told me that whether they're incredibly busy or having a quieter day, the expectation is the same: be focused, be present and take care of the people who are there. When my grandson was going on the Sky Rider, my curiosity peaked. What would happen if a child was excited to go on and then...wasn't. One team member told me that there are children who can't wait to go on...until their feet leave the platform and they suddenly realize they're actually hanging in the air. She described how she calmly and carefully brings them back when they're not quite ready. That little story told me a lot about the people working there. I've lived in Southlake longer than Urban Air has been here, yet this was my first visit. My grandson walked in like a regular, and somehow they made me feel like one too. Whether your children already know every corner of Urban Air or you're walking through the doors for the very first time, you're in good hands. And if our experience is any indication, you'll find a team that wants your kids to have a wonderful time while making sure they're safe doing it. Thank you, Maria, and thank you to the team. You turned something my grandson wanted to do into an experience his grandmother enjoyed just as much...although I happily kept both feet on the ground. Judy H.

Yikes. Urban air is definitely going through some challenges. Currently most of the attractions are…read moregone or closed; go karts, bumper cars, dodgeball are not just closed, they are vacant. While these changes get updated, there should be a notice on the door and also prices to accommodate the fact that there's nothing much to do here. Give a construction coupon for $9.99 (example) since the most you can spend here is about an hour before the kids have done everything five times and are bored. Awesome location: space and so much potential, but also a lot of competition in the area. Highly recommend steep discounts to get people in the doors, and post information by the attractions for when they will be updated, conveying the vision and message can go a long way.

Great train ride to the Fort Worth Stockyards. Can't wait for 2248 to run again. Friendly staff…read more Great experience.

Oh my, where do I begin?…read more We decided to take our grandson on a his very first train ride. It seemed like a great idea and there are a lot of pluses, but there are some major negatives to. The pluses are the staff, the train station, and the train cars themselves. They have been beautifully restored and that alone made the trip worth it. And now for the negatives.... On our train ride we literally did more sitting than we did riding. The ride itself doesn't really go far from the station, in fact it pretty much stays in Grapevine, just a couple miles from the station. On its short journey, it stops multiple times to yield to the Trinity Rail Express. During those times these folks are selling you stuff like snacks and photos. Ironically, the pauses take just long enough for them to sweep the train faster than Jesse James's Gang and get away with all your money. When they are not heisting you, they have a couple actors that come through the train doing a skit over a sound system that is so distorted that literally no one can make out what they are saying. Bottom line, as disappointed as I was, my grandson loved it, and I guess that is what matters.

Our family enjoyed a nice stay over the Labor Day weekend. I visited once 17 years ago with my…read morechildren, so it was nice to bring their children back for a visit. Lots of changes for sure, but in a good way. The activities in the main hall were so much fun, family games, dance party, stories, yoga we did it all and had SO much fun. The indoor waterpark was perfect, we have two pale gingers and the ability to have fun and not have to worry about a sunburn is a game changer. The ages of children for our group were 5, 7 and 9. There was something for everyone. Our favorites are the HUGE bucket dump, the wave pool and the lazy river. However the slides are all super fun. The youngest very much enjoyed the smaller play area. Highly recommend renting a cabana, I find that just makes the organization of the day much easier. We had wonderful cabana service. For our trip we did the Miner's dig, Laser Tag, Ice Cream, Build a Bear and the arcade-all due to the Wolf Pass we included. (Great value) The absolute family favorite 17 years ago and now, was the Magiquest. It is such a family fun event. We had great encounters will all the staff, in restaurant, waterpark, hotel, gift shops, everyone was kind and helpful. I always make sure to go in the app and compliment each person after our experiences-I recommend doing this. While there were lots of good, there were some challenges, which keep this from a five star from me. The app is ok, but not really helpful unless you want to see upcoming events. I didn't find I used it that much. The one function I did use was the Chat which helped. Two main issues I still have with GWL 1.) The elevators, you are going to wait and eventually find its easier to get on what ever lands whether it's going up or down just to start moving. 2.) The cleanliness of the elevators-rough 3.) When you arrive there is not valet, and if you are a solo adult, it's hard to navigate pulling up, unloading, securing your items and littles-and figuring out parking. There needs to be a better system for this, and bigger carts lol. Once I got littles situated, I had to navigate parking, it was so full I ended up parking at the very back of the parking lot, it was quite a trek on a very hot day. For checking in, we used the kiosk-and had to get assistance, and then more assistance as we had wolf passes, splash pass, and the kiosk wasn't scanning correctly. It took a bit but we got it worked out. A little frustrating, as two days before check-in I received an email to pre-check-which being a solo adult with three littles that would have been nice. The function however never worked, I tried multiple times. Thankfully our room was immediately ready and we were able to go up and change and start playing. Even if your room isn't ready they have great options for you to enjoy while it's prepared. While the lodge has had many updates, I still think it has room to go to navigate the scale and crowd it sees on a daily basis. On to the food, I recognize many of the quick serves, are just that fast food. The pretzel and hot dog places are quick and not bad. The pizza isn't horrible, but over priced. The restaurant was meh at best. The buffets were disappointing, not a huge selection and quality of food just was not worth the price. I see a lot of folks recommending eating elsewhere, aside from the convenience I have to agree. The value and flavor are just not there. We did not go outside so I cannot speak to that. Our room was clean, however multiple outlets did not work, the shower struggled, and our lights flickered a bit. Nothing we couldn't manage, but for the price I would expect better. We did the wolf den, the kiddos loved the little nook and said the beds were comfy. The pull out couch took an act of congress to pull out, but once out worked as designed. We could not get it to go back in so had to leave it out for the duration of our stay. Housekeeping was very kind and generous, GWL has a great team of humans for sure. I probably won't wait another 17 years to return, but I might rethink staying onsite, if we do, we will definitely make different food choices.

Roach in the pool. Showers didn't work right…read more Lifeguards were not doing a good, safe job. On either sets of smaller slides Too expensive for gas station food. Needs a dress code. I don't need to see a teenage girl in a thong bikini and neither does my son. Or anyone else for that matter My son had fun but he's a toddler and doesn't care about safety or cleanliness.

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.