my name is Jo Ann Cheatham. My husband Frank and I took our 7 and 9 year old granddaughters here…read morefor the first time yesterday . We ALL had the most exciting day and I attribute that to the great employees and the interesting atmosphere. Dominique and Saad, were 2 of the MANY employees who treated my little ones so kindly. It was our first time to visit . We plan on visiting again soon

It really feels like checking into a whole little city which is such a neat and creative concept…read morefor kids! I haven't seen anything quite like it. Everything is so well thought out: there are eateries where kids can make their own pizza or learn how yogurt is made (and then enjoy it!), a gym, pest control station, bank, fire station, theatre, news set, Spotify recording studio, flight simulator, the list truly goes on. How cute is it to "check in" at an airport security line? I absolutely loved that concept as it was both a clever and immersive touch! However I'd like to think it was meant to function as a real security checkpoint as well, but I did notice that even when alarms went off, people weren't actually checked. Entering a place full of kids, that was a bit concerning. It's a great idea, but I hope they take that extra step to ensure it's not just for show and that safety is truly prioritized. I also appreciated that it wasn't overly crowded during our visit, which made the experience much more enjoyable. From chatting with others, it sounds like that's not always the case, and I can imagine it would feel overwhelming if it were packed. That said, I do wish more of the "establishments" and activities had been open. It seemed extremely short-staffed, and quite a few areas were closed or without staff to guide the kids. I would've loved to see the theatre in use, the taco stands open, and the upstairs space available -all of those plus many others were closed during our visit. For the activities that were open, the staff seemed stretched thin and outnumbered by the children. There really needs to be a better system for timing and scheduling. Maybe a sign-up or reservation system for each activity would help -- running from line to line only to be told it's full (or canceled) gets frustrating. I think that's what the Fast Passes were meant for, but even then, breaking up groups that had already been waiting together felt inconvenient. Allowing everyone to reserve activity times would make for a smoother, more enjoyable experience for guests and staff alike. The wristbands were a great idea, definitely appreciated and necessary. They keep parents and kids honest about ages and ensure kids only join age-appropriate activities. They also track their "earnings" and likely serve as a security measure too, which I loved. However, with the short staffing, there needs to be a better process for scanning them in and out of each area. Waiting for scans, especially on the way out, delayed us from getting to our next scheduled activity several times. The adults only IKEA inspired lounge was a nice touch for those with slightly older children who can run around more independently. For the age group I was with, and given how unorganized the staff and session timings were, there was no way we could've left their side but I can definitely see that space being a great perk for other adults. This is what I could understand adults being charged for, outside of being able to simply get away with it as you can't and wouldn't send your children in unattended, I don't understand adult entrance fees. Other than it being a deterrent for those who do not have children to enter with. It would also be nice for maybe an informative video before entering to make kids aware of "earning" and what deducts from their total points, what's available to do, etc. almost like a "briefing before heading into the city" It's a fun and clever concept overall, but I think a few operational, staffing, and security improvements could make it truly exceptional. No photos to post as they include children. I didn't think to take photos of all of the empty, non operating areas. But again, it's truly its own little city with a variety of places.

Wonderful indoor space to bring the kids! Very clean, tons of fun activities, and friendly helpful…read morestaff.

Go elsewhere for planning your child's party. They aren't clear what can and cannot be brought to…read morethe parry and force you to buy water/snacks/pizza from them at an insane surcharge. Highly recommend Down to Play instead. They did my son's birthday party last year and were such a dream to work with. It's so disappointing to go from that level of service to this.

Fun place for kids....... . They had a good time. Will be back soon! Convenient locationread more

A great place for kids and adults to go to kill time while the women are shopping around the mall…read more It's located on the upper level by Nordstrom. 26 flat screen TVs for your gaming experience, which includes all the new releases and popular games including Fornite, Madden, NBA2K. Memberships are available for frequent customers.

Our kids were out early for spring break so we were looking for something fun to do as a family…read morethat would be relatively easy to incorporate into a half day. We had so much fun doing the Special Ops room. It was challenging enough that our kids had to work together, but easy enough that they didn't feel completely discouraged by the clues as we worked together. Ash was super great and made it fun and immersive and helped to guide us through with clues! We all loved it and would definitely recommend it to anyone!

Exceeded expectations! We are always looking for escape rooms with high production value and unique…read morepuzzles. We do a lot of escape rooms so it's always nice when we feel challenged and see new mechanics. Our game master, Melanie, was so nice and upbeat and seemed genuinely excited for us when we escaped without using any clues. I also saw her managing the front area with walk-in's really well (the mall setup has got to be stressful for that!). The Witch themed room was right at my personal max level of scary/spooky. It seems like most of the other rooms had a spook factor to it; I'd love to see some that are more mystery, adventure, or heist themed. We will def be back for the Agent Smith room sometime very soon! Highly recommend!

Very efficient for a kids bday party. You come in as a group and they move you through 3 rooms - 2…read morerooms with inflatables and the last one is your party room. After that you all leave. You have to take your shoes off to get on the inflatables, they have a shoe storage that moves from room to room with you. Very convenient. Pretty much as soon as the kiddos are getting bored, it's time to move on to the next. In the party room the 2 teens handing out pizza and cupcakes were nice and friendly. For really little kids I prefer Snowy Fun in Little Elm. My son is 3, and we will stick to that for now.

Had our girls birthday party here back in November. Probably one of my favorite kid birthday venues…read morehere in town; especially for the price. We love cheeky monkey but it's pricey for a private party. This place is super organized; they move you through three different areas; and depending on the package you choose you can go plain or super elaborate. Kids and adults had fun! Definitely would book here again!

I would recommend getting the annual pass. The general admission is about $27 verses annual pass…read moreabout $45/person. It's an easy activity for the children and there's lots to do inside. It does get quite busy on the weekends. As you enter, you receive two coins - customize a crayon or get playdoh from the vending machine in the middle of the facility. The crayons make a cute gift for all ages. I made one for my husband and a friend and they absolutely love it. The activities we have today is nothing compared to how we grew up! The staff were patient, kind, and helpful. Thank you for making the experience great! One of the things I didn't like were the playgrounds. I went with a four year old so naturally we went on the playground suitable for her age. I saw bigger children on this one and children not supervised by their parents. I didn't like how it was monitored.

Yelp 100 Challenge - # 28…read more Located in the Shops of Willow Bend, the Crayola experience is a nice indoor area for a kid that enjoys coloring. This location offers single day tickets or annual passes. In my opinion, if you purchase the annual passes. It is equivalent to purchasing two single visit tickets. With each visit you receive two coins to be used throughout and a clear bar to hold all or your items. You can create a ring or race car crayon. You can create melted crayon splatter art. There is a coloring station, chalk area, watercolor painting, and a small indoor play area. It is a nice indoor area to take kiddos to beat the outdoor elements and still have fun. Snacks for purchase with surprise crayon visits for photos.

Attended a Birthday party for 8 year Olds... first impression...super cool space, artsy snd…read moreeclectic. Lots of room to play and let your senses go. Very organized and the party area had plenty of seats, tables, and you can bring in any food you want. We had pizza delivered and staff was great to help. The building Spark was located within was also artsy and cool. Highly recommended! The only thing difficult was the parking. Be careful of no parking areas.

This is where play and art meet! Such a fun, creative space! Greeted when we walked in by this…read moresuper nice person who explained everything! There was an art installation (similar or part of Meow) and so much fun to take a look at this vibrant and funky art. For Insta people, lots of fun photo opportunities! There is a giant steel structure/installation that has lots of space to climb in, slide through and explore. So much to see and we spent a good 60 mins of play there. Make sure to check the corners ( you're allowed to go in) so you don't miss anything. We almost missed an area. Also there is some areas to do some art as well. We didn't stop to do it but it's there. One slide can be intense, so probably not for small kiddos. Probably good for kids 7 and above (6 if they are courageous) just because of the climbing structure areas and bars width. Parents with young children should follow, they literally can land up somewhere else and some areas they do need to climb up and might need help. Definetly wear sneakers. I wore the wrong shoes and couldn't go into certain areas. Great concept and fun!

We love Dino kids! Not only do we frequently attend to play during the week, but we also recently…read morehosted our daughter's birthday party here. The birthday party was a huge success. Jill and the Dino Kids team were so wonderful to work with. They addressed all my questions and made sure everything ran seamlessly so we could enjoy the party. I'd highly recommend Dino kids to go play at, for a play date, and for a birthday party!

We loooove this place. No time limit on play and they have a bit of everything. Good for smaller…read morekids. My 2 and 4 year old can get on and play with everything there. Everything is soft so no worries to let your kids roam while you relax. Food and drinks for sale.

We took our 14 month old to Dino Kidz to check out the play area! They had soft play area with…read moretoys, different small rooms for pretend play, small kids cars with tracks, and a huge ball pit with slides where kids can play and run! They also had a small stage where kids danced and moved with the rhymes playing on the big screen! It was a great play area just not suitable for our little one cause there were so many older kids playing and they were not mindful of the little kiddos.. will definitely go back once my little one is a little older!

I came here for my friend's child's birthday party. My friend told me that it wasn't much more to…read morerent the facility for a couple hours. Seems worth it! Dino Kidz supply everything - party supplies, cupcakes, and pizza. There was a dance party with Dino too! That was super fun! They created this space thoughtfully for the children. Everything was at the children's height and size. A small town, HUGE ball pit, and so much more! Drinks and snacks are available in the front. I liked the design of the cubbies, but because it was a closed event, I felt safe keeping my purse there. However, when it's open to the public, I'll probably hold onto my belongings. Overall, the decorations were cute, my friend and her family were happy with the outcome, staff were kind and accommodating, and everyone had a great time! I highly recommend Dino Kidz for your child's next birthday or even for an afternoon!