Like walking back in time. Seriously. The best kind of nostalgia. Everything about this place screams 1980's to me - maybe even 1970's. Not nice or modern, but not crappy and run-down either. The surrounding area is kind of run down and not nice, but this place is a gem. Check it out!! read more

Family friendly everyone nice and professional, birthday party was amazing food was good and good prices

Crowded on the weekend, but we finally found a parking spot. I asked if we could check it out before paying because my son said he didn't want to skate if it was going to be too crowded inside. Nevermind. Couldn't get past the horrendous smell when walking in & had to leave. I had to hold my breath due to the extremely bad smell. We went to Westlake Skate Center in Garland instead & had a great experience. read more

They hosted our daughter's 7th birthday party. They were extremely friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back!

Let me just say this right now: I am NOT the type of mom to hop on Facebook and make a big fuss... but after what happened today? Ohhhh believe me, I will put it on the record. So I took my daughter -- my sweet, quiet, headphones-on, keeps-to-herself daughter -- to the roller room this afternoon for a little weekend fun. She's just skating around, minding her own business, when this little boy CUTS right in front of her, falls on his own (because of course he does), and she barely bumps into him. Like... feather-level contact. The kind that wouldn't even knock over a plastic cone. My daughter is immediately shocked -- hand over her mouth, trying to stop even though she still struggles with that -- and she tries to say sorry. SHE TRIED. But the boy just zipped off before she could even finish getting the words out. She STILL felt guilty about it even though it wasn't even her fault. Fast forward ten minutes and staff suddenly come asking her to "step outside." Like she's some kind of troublemaker. Excuse me? We walk out there and apparently some KAREN mother claimed my daughter "ran over her son and laughed and didn't even apologize." I'm sorry... WHAT? Laughed?? My child? My quiet little angel with her headphones on who whispers "sorry" to furniture if she bumps into it??? Be serious. She DID say sorry -- quietly, because that's who she is -- and the boy skated away before she even got the full word out! But sure, let's believe the dramatic reenactment from a mom who probably thinks the rink is a NASCAR track. And the STAFF... oh, don't even get me started. Instead of using their brains, they just took Karen's word as gospel and basically scolded my daughter for something she didn't do. No checking cameras, no nothing. Absolutely unprofessional. So here's my official review: If you want a rink that listens to lies over logic -- go here. If you want your kids blamed for EXISTING -- go here. If you want to deal with staff who fold faster than a wet paper towel -- go here. But if you want somewhere SAFE and SANE for your kids? Keep driving. My daughter handled herself with more grace and maturity than the adults in this whole situation, and that says everything. Do better, roller room. And someone please get that Karen a hobby before she accuses the next kid of attempted homicide via roller skate. read more

Decent skating rink. Can get quite busy. Wish the place was cleaner and had more space and seating. Went on a Friday night for a birthday and it was PACKED. It was good vibes and people of all sorts were polite and courteous. This skating rink gets the job done. Just wish it was a little more modern and up-kept. read more

The vibes are there, it truly feels like I stepped back into 2005. The only downside is the rude intercom lady. I understand that there's rules for safety, but there used to be refs and associates skating making sure that people were being safe. I would have rather had the friendly associates than a rude lady yelling every 5 seconds. read more

Thunderbird Roller Rink - Skating rink. - Skating Rinks Near Me - Plano, Texas

Maybe someone IS reading these reviews. The lights are actually bright. Keep it up. It's still a bit dirty but there is forward progress. Get rid of the garbage at the end of the rink that's clearly visible. read more

Thunderbird Roller Rink - Bright LED lights. About time. - Skating Rinks Near Me - Plano, Texas

We hosted a surprise birthday party here, had the place to ourselves. The Thunderbird owner was so easy to work with in planning and coordinating prior. Day of, the staff was excellent in prepping the tables and food we brought in, helping the party-goers with anything they needed, coordinating music we brought, cake service, a fab grab-that-dough for the bday boy and breakdown/clean up. And the space is terrific... great rink, skates, sound system and lights. I read older reviews complaining about lights or the facilities and let me tell ya that the space is great now. Awesome spot for something to do, adult or kids, and fun spot for an event. Thank you Jacob and all of the Thunderbird staff!!!! read more

like the best roller rink I've ever gone to in my entire life. So if your in Texas close to Dallas on like a road trip then go to thunderbird roller rink. Also if you want to go roller skating and you don't know where to go then go to thunder bird roller rink. GO TO THUNDERBIRD ROLLER RINK!!!!!!!!!! read more

All in all Thunderbird is a fun place for everyone - couples, the littles, families. I think $10pp for quad skates is totally reasonable, and so is $3 for the walkers to help little learners. It's not the cleanest place or the most up-to-date, but Thunderbird is my only rink experience so I have nothing to compare it to. It is crazy crowded on weekends with birthday parties, wall-hugging newcomers, and blitzing veterans. The space between the rink and the wall is super narrow and is constantly uncomfortably congested. That can be frustrating sometimes. However, I intend to keep going because my family and I do have a fun time. We're just going to try after school in hopes it'll be way less crowded compared to the weekends. read more

Everything is cheep the music is not great, almost looks run down. A off duty police officer is there though. Staff is extremely rude from getting my ticket for skates to getting my skates. Purchased my ticket and left the next 25 minutes or so. read more

Such a cute place for date night! We went on a Friday night around 7pm and there was a good mix of adults + kids/teens. $10pp for quad skates, which are the easier ones to learn. We had a lot of fun learning how to roller skate, watching other people skate and jamming to the music! The place gave 80/90s/Stranger Things - esque vibes which we loved! Had lots of arcade games and pizza/food options, though we did not try. Will definitely return and maybe try in-line skates next time! read more

for the amount of times i've been slammed into by children here you'd think i'd have a lower review. but i mean i still keep coming back despite how outdated this place is, my friends and i love it here. something abt that carpet just makes us go crazy for skating i think read more

Thunderbird Roller Rink - skates (not the rentals tho don't expect nice skates lol) - Skating Rinks Near Me - Plano, Texas

We had my daughter's birthday here. It was a great experience and the kids had lots of fun. The staff was great! Thank you

I was trying for weeks to book a private event. They were extremely difficult to get a hold of rude to deal with. I ended up booking with anther skating rink. The website has been down for weeks. Please consider working on customer service. read more

The Good: Price to skate Skate floor Music played for kids Seating The Bad: You have to pay extra for the skate assist. You have to pay even if your not skating. Employees keep talking over the speaker and stoping music. Wife is breast feeding our twins and couldn't bring water inside so she could stay hydrated. Instead they wanted us to pay for water. Overall not a bad place but not coming back. read more

Brought my daughters for the lesson on Saturday. The main teacher is fantastic and breaks it down easily, and gives attention to all kiddos. The owner however told me no when I requested the rolling guard rail to help her learn. She said, it would be a waste of my money. My daughter is 3 and couldn't even hold her balance. In turn, she refused to skate which was a true waste of my money. When the owner told me no, i felt it was completely rude and out of line as I know my child better. Super put off and will debate if we ever return. My youngest is now terrified, not the first experience I'd hoped for her. And to add, when the free skate time opened and more people came, there were kids 3x times her age utilizing the rolling rails. read more

It was the best skating rink of my life.Thunderbird skating rink is a fantastic place to skate for several reasons. Firstly, the ice quality is exceptional, providing a smooth and enjoyable experience for skaters of all levels. Additionally, the facility offers a welcoming atmosphere with spacious seating areas and vibrant lighting, enhancing the overall experience. The staff are friendly and accommodating, always ready to assist with any questions or concerns. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned skater, Thunderbird provides a welcoming environment for all to enjoy the thrill of gliding across the ice. read more

I think this place would be absolutely awesome if the owners took better care of it,the carpet needs replacement,the place needs some cleaning,etc. but overall I'd come back! read more

After multiple tries to call and verify hours listed on their website and Google, they didn't answer their phone. Had to just take a gamble and show up. I expected there to be a lot of children on a public skate afternoon. And I heard that this rink was a good one, but what bothered me the most was the constant chatter over the PA system telling people to skate and not stand around on the rink. There was maybe 1-3 people resetting their balance while hugging the wall, which to me doesn't warrant ruining other people's experience. The skate ref on the rink should've been handling anyone causing safety issues. Then of course they charge for everything from being a spectators to charging new skaters to use the walkers. You are able to bring your own skates for a slight entry discount. In-line skates also cost more. All in all, normally I understand how a local business earns it's money, but the atmosphere was one of coralling children and not being welcoming as a family friendly place should be to children and new skaters. read more

From the raggedy driveway parking area to the inside of the rink, it's a downward situation. The parking lot is filled with holes and no identified parking spaces just gravel concrete. The inside of the ring is old and outdated and most importantly extremely filthy! I use the vending machine and when I reached inside to retrieve my candy bar, my hand came out filled with gross dirt dust! It was horrifically filthy!! The floors are extremely unkept being filthy and gross. The wall around the skating area is a pill for a more likely unsafe mess. From every corner of this place is gross and filthy! The bathrooms are the absolute worst! They tried to cover the seal with paint but still is horrific. The toilets are always filthy so no one ever cleans them. It's obvious that there is profit being made and the owners could easily if not update at the minimum clean up the place. You feel as though you need a tetanus shot after leaving this place. The only good thing to say is that the staff are very nice and kind. I don't understand how people order food and eat it from that snack area. I would never. Even their skates are outdated. Clean up an update. Your customers deserve better. read more

Old school and really fun! A bit outdated and can have cleaner restrooms and eating area but that's okay! Order pizza the moment you arrive because later in the afternoon it is going to be a long wait! My kids enjoyed it even if they kept on falling. we will definitely come back and practice more. read more

Required mask upon entrance and then didn't enforce them inside, doesn't make sense. Outdated music and smells gross. They kept pausing to make announcements about not grabbing onto the railing while skating, rude and unprofessional. Do not recommend unless you have kids. read more

I was there last night with my kids. I saw two men pull out guns on each other. I told the police office and the owner. The owner told me it was Texas and people are allowed to open carry there. We immediately left. I will not be going back. It is not a safe place to take your kids. Until they change their policy and do not allow people do bring weapons inside, we will not be back. read more

My wife and I just got back from our second adult-skate night at this place. It is beyond fun! We are in our fifties and it's amazing how muscle memory kicks in...we feel like we're teens. Thunderbird looks and acts exactly like the roller rink we used to go to in the 80's, all in a good way. If you're considering trying this out, do it! The prices are very reasonable, including concessions. The staff is extremely kind and encouraging; even the patrons are really cool. The monthly adult skate night is going on our calendars for good. We begged the management to have two per month. Let's give them a reason to do it! read more

It's going to be very hard to write this review without heavy use of swear words. Because, this place deserves every swear word in the book. Worst. Birthday. Experience. Ever. I literally left in tears and had no chance the entire time to actually enjoy my kid's birthday experience. That has NEVER happened to me with all the places I've ever hired for my kid's birthdays. First off, the stench of this place hits you in the face as soon as you walk in. I have been once before, but I didn't remember it smelling so awful. I'm surprised they're allowed to make food in a place as filthy as this place. The carpets look like they have NEVER been vacuumed in the however-many-years it's been open. I signed in with the very unpleasant old guy up front who seems like he barely knows what's going on, and he gives me tickets, and then tells me to go 'sign in' with the party lady who will give me a 'room time'. Huh? I thought my time was at noon? Oh, no, silly me.. unlike every other place I've ever booked, they give you a random THIRTY MINUTES (even for 25+ kids) at a RANDOM TIME. So, they told me my room time was at 1 PM from our 12-2 party time. How. Freaking. Absurd. So, I had to monitor the tickets and hope to find people as they came in, and try and guard all the gifts being brought, and bags and purses. I didn't get to skate with my kid, I barely even got to SEE her the entire time she skated. So, the party host was one of the most useless human beings I have ever encountered. She laid out the tables.. she very slowly brought food and drinks in an awkward order, once we were all in our room. To their credit (??) I did have a little extra time to put the few decorations I had out in the room - on a table, with the donut cake I made. By the way, the rooms have HIDEOUS, trashy, neon decor that's apparently up there all the time. Their website doesn't show this. Their website has ZERO party pictures at all, I think to purposely hide how horrible these rooms are. The pizzas we got were cold. The drinks came in random order, the kids were half done eating before most of the drinks came in. Then, of course, because 30 minutes is such a short period of time, they're up your butt to try and get you out. THIRTY MINUTES FOR 25+ KIDS? WHO CAME UP WITH THIS? They put my kid in the money booth without me even being in there, because I was rushing back and forth trying to clean out the room. I happened to catch her as she was almost done, coming back in. I have never, ever, ever had such a ridiculously horrible experience. The staff is horrible, the location is horrible, the food is bad, the rules and set up is a nightmare, the DJ continuously sets up these few stupid games over and over again. I hate everything about this place and everyone in it. Somebody PLEASE come build a nice, new roller rink and put this garbage place out of business. read more

Nothing special about this place, if you want to have fun drive few more minutes to Lewisville! This place is just ok, it's open just from 1pm to 4pm, I paid $22 for 2 kids including skates and the training guards My kids kept the rule of stay next to the rail if you use the training guards Then, the DJ started games, my daughter was asked to leave the rink until the game is finished since she is not playing! I really thought its is misunderstanding and went to ask at the management where I was told that this is the rules of the place! Btw, Slashie is being served with spoon, they have no straw from safety issues How rude, definitely not taking my kids there ever again read more

Worst birthday party experience ever! Don't book a party here unless you want to be extremely frustrated, stressed, feel you overspent, get kicked out of the party room early (even when pizza arrived 10 mins late into our 30 min slot). I was charged for additional skaters and trainers without even being asked. Overall, super disappointed and would strongly advise against booking parties here. Oh- and the party room is tacky AF! Ugggh. Wish I could get a refund. Worst $300 spent. read more

Uhm- the jams they play!!! These kids don't know nothing bout this music lol. I came here the last hour and a half - thank ya Jesus. Just enough time to write a few Yelp reviews and let the kids skate. Great music, bad ass kids, and pretty good service. Came right in- no line at the door or skate rental (mind you it was closing in an hour and a half). The floor is clean, the place serves dollar slices of pizza closer to closing. read more

Thunderbird Roller Rink - Opposite skate. Lights dimmed and hour before closing! - Skating Rinks Near Me - Plano, Texas

I felt like I was back in time it was fun just to sit back and watch everybody like if I was 15 years old again great experience the rollerskates weren't that great but the experience was priceless read more

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Flashbacks to 7th grade, yo. That also seems to be the last time this place was renovated. I've taken my kids here a few times and typically I have to trade my skates back in at least once due to bad bearings. Like some of the others have said, make sure you have cash, cuz they don't take American Express. And you better love you some Justin Bieber or Lady Gaga, cuz the DJ certainly does. read more

Hidden gem in Plano that has stood the test of time. I grew up skating here and going to birthday parties here and now my five year old is doing the same thing 30 years later. It costs $8 to rent normal skates or $11 for roller blades. If you bring your own you just pay $6 for admission. They play top 40 music from the last 10 years. For birthday parties they still have the money machine that blows cash into the air inside a glass box. I did this as a kid and thought it was great! They offer group lessons on the weekends. They provide these crutches on wheels for kids who are learning. My son and his friends use them and like them. We will be back again and again! read more

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i love skating oh em gee thunderbirb is my favorite i go here like all the time with my best friends for birfdays read more

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The prices were very reasonable for entry, skate rental and lockers rental. they do not allow food or drink so be warned to eat before hand but that's not a deal breaker as it was cheaper than movie theaters read more

My 8 year old step daughter loves to skate, so when she came to visit of course I went to Yelp to find a nearby rink. Thunderbird is surprisingly one of the only skating rinks in the area. It is very retro, or maybe just run down, but I like it because it brings up feelings of nostalgia from my childhood. The walls are brightly painted in greens and yellows and purples and it smells of paint, even though I have a feeling it was painted a while ago. There is a snack bar that offers food and drinks at great prices. Bottled water was a $1. They play current music (mostly pop) and they turn down the lights and have cool projected designs on the walls. My only real gripe is they do too many races on Fridays and Saturdays (I have gone both nights). The DJ will do fast races for kids 13 and under, 14 and up and one for the adults. It can take a while for them to finish and the little kids I was with were anxious to get back out there. Price is cheap only $8 if you rent 4 wheeled skates, $11 for inline. It is free if you don't skate which is nice-- Grapevine's Skate Town makes you pay to enter the building. read more

Thunderbird Roller Rink - Saturday night Public Skate - Skating Rinks Near Me - Plano, Texas

Home away from home!! I love going on Saturdays or Sundays at the very beginning of the day because it gets packed almost instantly, which is the only downfall, especially if you're a fast or advanced skater. Also, there are a zillion kids (as you would expect), so if you're not a kid person, adult skate may be your best bet. They have one every month! They just need to open another one already around the metroplex so the customer base can be split & we can have more physical room to skate. Love it though, 9/10 would recommend (it's a 9 only bc of how busy it gets!) read more

For my daughter's 12th birthday she wanted to have a roller skating party. This is the closest rink to us so I called and left a message about a party, keep in mind her birthday is in February and I started calling about her party since November. I tried calling when they were open and they never answered. One of the MANY times I have called the answers that was the ONLY time they answered the phone out of all the times I called. When I they answered I told them I was looking to book a private party, and they gave me a phone number to call or text. I sent many messages to this phone number I was given and none of my messages were ever answered. Very recently we were out and we decided to go to the rink to see about booking the party. We tell the lady at the counter that we're looking to book a private party for a weekend in February, and she says that all of their party's on weekends are booked up until April. I explained to her how we've been trying to book this party since November and how every time we called it was never answered. I also explained how we received a number to text or call and how the texts were never answered. She starts to explain how she is the one in charge of party's and she manages them, and how there's an email dedicated to party's on the website that I was not aware of. When I was on the phone with someone they never mentioned an email dedicated to patty's. In review I would not recommend trying to call for a party, if you really want to have a party there your best option would be to go in person and book months in advance. Thunderbird is great for daily skating but I don't know if I would ever recommend them again for a party based on their poor customer service and bad management. read more

Very clean large rink. My son really had a blast here. He enjoyed himself so much that I didnt even have to convince him to skate around 15 times. He just did because he was having tons of fun and it turned out to be a great exercise moment as he was sweating! My daughter who is 6 years old fell on her face and didnt want any part of it afterwards,but, said that she would be interested in trying the roller skates instead of the blades next time. Oh, also, when my daughter fell on her face, I really appreciated the quick response of the staff. They swiftly came over, brought a bag of ice, along with her tennis shoe! Overall, very nice, open space and great place to work out for kids and adults alike! read more

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Great rink but they constantly interrupt skating and play these gambling games where they give away a dollar basically running 30'minutes is skate time. The "dice game" is a forced game where you are forced to leave the rink while they scream announcement s over the horrible sound system Bring earplugs Fun place but they need to revamp some of this read more

Thunderbird Roller Rink - Skating Rinks Near Me - Plano, Texas