We brought our 3 year old son to Legoland while visiting family in Dallas. Although this legoland…read moreis small, there are still a bunch of fun activities and rides to enjoy. It kept our little one busy for hours. We came in last Monday in the afternoon and it wasn't too crowded. We were a little bummed that one of the rides (the blaster one) was broken down. Our son did have a lot of fun on Merlin's apprentice and watched his first short movie at their 4D cinema. He especially loved building a car out of legos and raced his car on the track several times. He even enjoyed walking through miniland to see all cool the Lego creations. There is a small cafe located inside but we didn't get a chance to try it out since they were closing. There's also slides and a climbing area where our son was able to burn off a lot of energy. Prices are OK at the front but it's best if you can find a Groupon deal. Our son absolutely loved this place! We will definitely be back the next time we're in Dallas.

Honestly, i'm kind of surprised that this is not a four star place we were able to find a lot of…read morefun things to do here. The rides are definitely made for very small kids so probably seven or eight years old tops. However, the adults are able to ride the one that goes in the air, and also the one that goes in a circle where you're supposed to blast things. I will say though, out of the two cars that were running the car that we had, which I believe was number 5, half of the blaster guns did not work at all and didn't register our score. Restaurant so we only grabbed a drink from this restaurant.But the prices didn't seem too crazy.Honestly, it's there more for convenience you could go outside the mall and find a plenty of other options. Movie so we did do the four d movie.Which really was more of a three d one and it was enjoyable but I would say it seemed like it was a bit long, and didn't feel like the features necessarily were consistently working. I did enjoy, however, making the toy cars and racing my family so it was something that any age could enjoy. I am glad we went.It wasn't too crazy expensive. We were there for at least a couple hours.

2026 Yelp 100 Challenge - #3…read more Visited New Years Eve and I was surprised at how busy it was. There is loading and unloading lanes in the front, but you are unable to leave cars unattended. Parking was $19 per day just to park in the lot. Waterpark is open from 10 am - 8pm Magic Quest is open til 11pm With several other fun options located on the first floor. Downloading their app allows you to get updates on upcoming events but not much else. Communication was provided via text and there are attendants on each floor willing to answer any question you may have. Our room was clean and there were plenty of towels available. The waterpark was fun with a spacious kids area and a giant dump bucket. Lastly the restaurant on the 3rd floor had delicious food and friendly service. My family and I had a great visit and look forward to returning soon.

Normally, we go to the Kalahari Hotel in Round Rock. However, this weekend we decided to stay at…read morethe Great Wolf Lodge because to avoid the 3 hours drive. Pros: 45 minutes drive. People are friendly. Clean. Cons: Over priced on everything. Paid parking $25 The rooms aren't cosy at all. Cement floors. No carpet. Very small windows. The breakfast was the most disappointing part. It is not even close to the Kalahari's, yet they charge more than the Kalahari. Embassy Suites hotel serve the same exact buffet but for free and the room rate is $300. This hotel charges $25 per person for the breakfast and the room rate $445. I think Kalahari is worth the drive.

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.

I am a HUGE Activate fan. This is my 4th or 5th location by now. And I like this one. We went at a…read morereally good time around 10-11am so it was pretty empty meaning we had more open rooms to join. I finally beat my favorite game. The one in the mega room. And I am so happy about that!! Now I need to beat Bop! The games here are so fun and very challenging. And a really good workout depending on what you play. I seriously recommend this place to everyone. I bring friends here all the time and they always end up loving it here too.

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.

Pretty cool piece of history. This is where Parts of Walker Texas ranger were filmed.read more

Such a great location for the studios. Easy to access from anywhere in Dallas. The studios are so…read moreorganized and well built.

We paid $600 for our group of 11 (adults and kids ages 2-5) to experience the North Pole Express on…read morea Wednesday night. At $50 per person with tickets sold in pairs (2 people per bench), we had to pay for 12 tickets even though we only had 11 people. This was a huge disappointment and absolutely not worth the cost. The problems started immediately in the holding area. They packed us into an overcrowded space with blaring music and overwhelming lights that sent our 2-year-old and nephews into complete sensory overload. To make it worse, the performer who came out to sing Christmas songs literally forgot the lyrics mid-performance. Not a great first impression. Once we boarded the train, things improved slightly. The staff was friendly and the train itself looked nice. However, the onboard performance had horrible audio issues. The sound was so staticky we could barely understand what the performers were saying. The male performer deserves credit for being funny and engaging with the kids despite the technical problems. The female performer seemed exhausted and didn't bring much energy. Santa was fine. But the "scenic route" was a joke. Instead of Christmas lights or festive displays, we got to watch a park soccer game, warehouse loading docks, and trailer deliveries. Really magical. Bottom line: Don't waste $600+ on this. For that kind of money, you expect quality production, good sound, crowd control, and an actual scenic experience. This delivered on none of those. The attraction needs major improvements in technical equipment, crowd management, and route planning before it can justify charging these prices. There are plenty of other Christmas experiences in the DFW area that will give you way more value for your money.

These tickets are so hard to get! They were available online on 10/01, and I forgot to check right…read moreat opening time. Later that evening, all the weekend tickets were already sold out. I had to go solo with my son on a weekday morning since the options were limited. Surprisingly, the train wasn't completely full. There were about 4-5 rows that were empty because people no-showed. I didn't want to run into the hassle of finding parking and then walking a long distance to North Pole Express. We parked at the Grapevine Library located at 1201 Municipal Way for free shuttle service. The parking lot was clearly marked, so you won't miss it. Once the shuttle dropped us off, we just had to walk a short distance and cross the railroad track right into the boarding zone. There were different vendors leading up to the boarding area. The line to take pictures with Santa at the General Store filled up quickly. Luckily, we arrived early so it was quite a short wait. We received 1 free complimentary printed photo. I was a little disappointed that the carousel was not up and running before and after our ride. At least they had cute photo-ops with a huge bear, gnomes, etc. Mrs. Clause did a great job making us feel welcomed. She said hello to my son, and even waved bye to us while we were on the train. The chocolate cookie from Mrs. Clause was soft and delicious. You know it's good when my son ate the entire thing. The hot chocolate provided was actually cold chocolate milk. Make sure to bring water because they don't give you a lot of liquid for hydration after downing the cookie. Since our ride was at 10am, the sun rays were bearing down on us. It would probably be more magical if it was in the evening to see the Christmas lights better. The elves did their best to sing and entertain, but my son was not paying attention whatsoever. His favorite part was the fake snow that drifted down as we exited the train. Overall, I expected a little more out of this given that it's so popular and hard to get tickets. This is definitely a fun experience for kids to dress up in cute holiday attire, but pretty boring for the adults. The joy is in watching the kiddos have fun and capture some beautiful memories.