The dinosaurs themselves were pretty neat. They moved and made noises. It would be interesting to…read morefind out how scientists have decided what the dinos sounded like. In any case, there were probably about 15 dinosaurs in total. Visitors follow a path at their own pace to view each dinosaur. Touching them is prohibited, but you can get pretty much as close as you want to observe and photograph. There is also a small dig area and a staff member walking around with a baby dino the kids can pet. Our first loop through prehistoric park took about 15 minutes. We splashed and swam a bit in the lake and then returned for another quick loop through the dinosaur trail before heading home. Overall, it's a pleasant activity and definitely a kid-pleaser. My children ages 1-9 all enjoyed it. The problem is the cost. $29 is just WAYYYY too high for what this is. Part of me thinks the city of Grapevine should just continue to charge the regular entrance fee into Meadowmere Park and use the dinosaur exhibit as a way to increase traffic into the park during the off-season. We for sure will not be returning to the park until the exhibit is over and the entrance fee returns to a more reasonable rate. If your kid loves dinosaurs and you've never been here, by all means, go, but I'd probably chalk this up to a once in a lifetime activity.

We had a blast! Upon entrance each kid receives a guide where they collect stamps around the park…read more There are 5 stations/stamps total. Our boys loved the trail and the dig site. There's an area with carnival type dinosaur games (ring toss, feed the Dino, etc.). Aside from the Dino attractions, the park itself is beautiful. Definitely worth the price of entry!

The most unremarkable experience ever. We came for Thomas the Train Day Out experience. We went on…read morethe train, took a 3-5min ride down the railroad. Stopped for 15min. And took a 3-5min ride back to the station. My kid was so disappointed that the train didn't continue down the railroad. He was so confused. Absolutely SKIP. It takes a lot to disappoint this kid. He is amazed by everything even the DART. So if this experience disappointed him- that says a lot. Im just left perplexed how they thought a 8min total train ride with a 15min idle train stop was an experience.

I went on this train ride when I was in 2nd grade, so this might be dated, but according to the…read moremost recent reviews, it hasn't really changed. When I was there, yes, it did take a long time, and I was surprised by how slow we were going. We kept stopping at turnouts (which occurred every 5 minutes). When we were halfway there, a woman had a seizure and injured her neck, so we had to stop, and the paramedics intercepted us at the tracks. The attendents' attentiveness and readiness were excellent; it's just the ride that was slow and pretty much uninteresting.

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.

I recently came to House of Shine to attend a junk journaling class. The environment was friendly,…read moreinviting and the space was beautiful. Before the class starts, one of the staff will discuss the vision behind House of Shine and ways to get involved. They have a yearly rotating exhibit with interactive activities throughout the space. Amanda the founder of DFW Junk Journaling Club was our instructor. Amanda provided information on junk journaling, showed examples through her own journals, provided supplies and answered any questions we had. The journaling classes are low cost ($10) and they have ample parking available on site. We were encouraged to bring our own supplies for junk journaling which includes receipts, stickers, pictures, cards etc. The class was casual and you could come and go as you pleased. There are meetups throughout the year for those interested in junk journaling discussed on their Instagram page or on linktree. I left the class inspired and look forward to expanding my creativity through journaling. I look forward to attending another journaling class in May.

Trinket lovers! You have to stop by to see the trinket locker. They have new drops every week. This…read moreis a place to be inspired, create community, volunteer, and become who you SHINE as you discover what your contribution to the world is, and why it matters! Loooove this place!

Terrible gym. Incompetent and rude staff. First time I've been kicked off a machine in 30 years of…read moreworking out in gyms across the world...literally while in the middle of my set by an employee unracking my weights and telling me to get off cause they are moving the exact machine I was currently using,.. I only had two sets left, mind you, and my sweater was on machine, I was getting ready to sit in it and use it, and the employee starts unracking my weights. I said "excuse me, I am using this and he said well we are moving it"! Never ever would this happen at 24 hour fitness or any other commercial big or small private gym. They know how to put their patrons first at those other places. IF he actually was taught to put members first, he would've let me finish the extra three minutes it would have taken me to complete my sets... never going back here. Or they could've put a sign to not use machine, like all other gyms in the world do. I have been a personal trainer all my life and never have I witnessed anything like what happened to me here today. If you're serious about your workouts and your time in the gym, don't bother with this incompetent staff that doesn't know how to put paying members first. What I experienced today is like eating at a restaurant and while you're in the middle of taking a bite of your half eaten burger, the waiter comes to your table and grabs your plate with your fries from underneath you. Who does that? LOL. But that is not the worst of it.. after the manager talks to me, the rude employee that kicked me off my machine (older man) comes over to where I am and rolls his eyes and tells me "get over it"!!! I've never been spoken to so poorly by a grown man. Shame on him for speaking to a lady that way. Zero respect, zero common sense, zero gym etiquette or know how. These people are running a joke of an establishment and their employees know nothing about serious training or why people actually go to the gym and yet they work at a gym. Canceled my family's membership and never going back to this dump.

Beautifully decorated for Christmas with photo ops inside and outside at every turn! They have an…read moreindoor play place that's open the general public, which the kids loved. Worth a stop of you have littles!

Super clean and fun indoor playground! So many activities and play rooms - loved they have a…read moretoddler specific room for 4 and under and food for order. Perfect for a super cold or hot day - or something to do after school. Reasonably priced 1-2 hour packages too. What a great place to host a party!

It's bright It's vibrant…read more It's energetic It's very clean It's neighborhood-like It's well maintained It's a trendy vibe It's not for the ruffian masses $21 ish for my grandson It included two slices of pizza a a juice box Plus the climbing, sliding, carousing kid-friendly den There are other activities too like a Disney princess bubble dance It's urbane, and safe too!

We had a blast! My 4.5 and 2 yr olds tried the skye tykes. I love how they still suited them up in…read morea harness and made them feel like it was the real deal. My two year old was scared once he got on it and the attendant was so patient getting him down amidst his meltdown.

Suppose you've been at the indoor water park at Great Wolf Lodge for 2 full days and you are ready…read morefor a different, less soggy activity. The weather outside is a gorgeous, sunny, breezy 65 degrees. You don't mind spending $13 per person to balance on tightropes 5 stories up in the air. Now is the perfect time to conquer Howler's Peak. Our group of 3 went out around 2pm on a fall weekday when most kids are in school, so we had no wait at all. The staff quickly helped us get harnessed up, then we were attached to the safety track snaking throughout the course and set free to roam at will. From the ground, it doesn't seem too tough. You can see that many of the paths look like sturdy wooden-looking ladders on their sides, with plenty of stable foot landings and hand-holds for your crossing. However, once you climb up the stairs to each level, you realize that many paths you must cross are only rope, or with large breaks between tiny foot holds, and few or no handholds. The wind feels stronger up there, balancing takes more effort, and everything seems to sway a bit. Even though you know that there is no way the safety harness can let you fall, it is quite a feat to overcome your brain's message to your body, "Hey, dummy, you're about to plummet to your death!" After going around the 2nd and 3rd stories, including 2 thrilling zip line paths, my 8 year old had had enough. He was ready to get his feet back down on the ground, but I knew it was my duty to continue on. I had to show him (and myself) that even though I was nervous, I was not going to quit until I reached the top. From 30 feet to 40 feet to 50 feet I climbed, as a crisscrossed my way around the course. My goal was the top southwest corner of the structure, where I'd jump down to the ground. I've never been interested in bungee jumping elsewhere, as I question the safety & maintenance of the equipment & training of the staff at most of those tourist trap, beach town places. However, the staff & equipment at this attraction made me feel that risk was minimal. Once I made it to the prep station, my harness was transferred to the pulley system and throrough safety check was done. At that point, I just had to make my legs walk off the end of the platform. Wheeeeeeeeee! I'm probably not going to start base jumping any time soon, but man, that was fun. I'll definitely be coming back to do this again the next time I'm visiting Great Wolf. By the way, even if you aren't a guest of the hotel, you can experience Howler's Peak for $25. Closed-toe shoes are required, and I recommend that long hair be secured and sunglasses worn if it's daytime. For little kids under 48 inches, there is a smaller version of the course on the ground, with a smaller fee and no harness required.

Clean place and the owner is always around making sure everything is in order…read more Kids had a lot of fun here - we'll definitely be back!

LOVE THIS PLACE! Initially wanted to try for a birthday party. Was invited for somebody else's and…read morehad a blast. Came back and brought my kids and became a favorite that we came to at least once a month. The owner is amazing, super sweet along with his neighbor and their family. Great place for the community.

I've been to huge aquariums before, but this one is the perfect size for my little toddler. He was…read morevery enthusiastic, walking around and looking at every tank, then quickly tired out. I love the round tanks because that allows for multiple families to see the same fishes without having to wait for each other. We saw sharks, turtles, pufferfishes, lionfishes, eels, seahorses, jellyfishes, and much more. Our favorite part was the fish tunnels - you can see fishes swimming all around you, including at the bottom of your feet. They kept the glass pretty clean, so you can see everything clearly. FYI: There's no opportunity to pet any of the marine creatures. They have hand sanitizer dispensers throughout to promote hand hygiene. The place is located in the mall next to Legoland. I would purchase tickets ahead of time to save money. It can get pretty stuffy and crowded on the weekends, so timing matters if you're looking for a more comfortable experience.

So from the outside this place doesn't look like much, but I do think it was worth a view…read more I don't know if I would pay twenty dollars however, we did do a ten dollar upgrade after going to lego land and that's why I felt like it was worth it even more. Parking, so this is in the mall so you're gonna expect to find the same parking.You're going to find with mall parking. What to see: so this place is deceiving when we first walked in. I kind of thought it was going to be a scamp and I was pleased to see that there was multiple different fish tanks and they seemed like they were all in good repair. There was a turtle area as well. That I thought was pretty cool but only half worked. Anyway, we were having a good time and it was not very crowded.But there was one family that just allowed three screaming.Children to go through and we had to wait in order to let them get far enough ahead because of how disruptive they were. The one gripe I would say is the staff didn't seem to care even though the signs on all the fish tanks indicate to be quiet and not do flashes with cameras... Facilities: they had a gift shop which wasn't too expensive.But we did not end up buying anything, and we did need to use the bathroom upstairs.They were kind enough to let us back in when my son realized a second that we walked outside that he had to go potty. Anyway overall I'm glad that we went.

I went to explore Peppa Pig World of Play with a friend and her daughter, who are total veterans…read morehere and showed me around. I was so impressed! Looking at the entrance, you really wouldn't expect the facility to be as big as it is. It is a whole world inside! Especially with the hot summer days upon us, this is a fantastic indoor option for families to beat the heat. Immersive Play: The different themes, characters, and interactive activities make this an absolute paradise for kids. Everything is perfectly child-sized, and there are great photo ops available throughout the entire facility. Comfort for Parents: There are plenty of seats for adults to sit and relax while the kids play. Cleanliness: I loved that the surfaces and equipment look like they can be easily wiped down and disinfected. Staff Visibility: The one strange thing was that I didn't see any workers out on the play floor. For safety reasons, it feels like they really need more eyes on the floor to monitor things. Party Pricing: They host birthday parties here, but at around $25 per person, it feels quite expensive in my opinion. Overall, it's a lovely, engaging facility that the kids will absolutely love. We had a great time exploring!

Place is a trainwreck. I've been here before on less busier days. However, management has decided…read moreto allow teenagers into the play area and they dominate the space. Half of the installations do not work, electronics are not working, broken pieces, very run down and not maintained. For $24 for a child 8 & under, and $12 for 9+ - there is NO value. When you book a timeslot, it's for two hours of playtime, but I can tell you that people are overstaying their window. Then you're basically gaslit into buying a picture with Peppa Pig by the staff with their high pressure sales techniques and they exploit the children's feelings against your better judgment, which makes you pay their astronomical fee for a sub quality photo That's not even clear. Restrooms are filthy - there aren't enough wipes on the planet to be able to counteract the deplorable conditions that we experienced. It's very understaffed they only have two employees working the front desk and the line is out the door, not once did I see an employee inside the play area. My son definitely did not have a good time as he did the last time, and I know it's the parents responsibility to control their children and manage them, but that's part of the problem also.