Skip the Crayola Experience if you have a stroller. They only have one elevator for the entire…read morebuilding and it was out of service, so we had to carry everything up the stairs. Having only one elevator is ridiculous for a place like this. Between the massive crowds and long lines, the kids were exhausted before we even did much. To make matters worse, the cafe charges $10 for a hot dog, which felt like total price gouging. We did not have a good time and deeply regret buying the two-year membership. It was a frustrating, expensive disappointment.

It had been so long since I had been here. We went on bring a friend weekend since we have family…read morethat are members. I would say one thing right off the bat I didn't like is that there are no automatic doors and the doors are heavy to whether which makes it really hard if you have a stroller or wheelchair. Was really shocked by this. Then, you can't bring any outside food and drink which I think is silly considering you have toddlers who snack nonstop and need water. Everything else though is really adorable and there is enough to do for a variety of age groups. Staff is friendly. Was a fun experience.

THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ EVERYTHING about this amusement park was excellent + Extremely walkable for kids of all ages and not overwhelmingly huge + Pirate's Cove water park was one of the biggest and nicest water park areas we'd been to at a kid's amusement park ++++ North America's largest wading pool is inside the water park ++++ Chill lazy river + large water slides in the water park + Thrill rides were very kid-friendly and most are appropriate for kids 3 and over. Some might be a bit too wild, but a majority were perfect ++++ Thrill rides were your typical spin around and around and around rides with a few mini-roller coasters mixed in + 4 food vendors (3 food truck rucks and Mama Santa's Pizza) that served hot dogs, chicken nuggets, burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, ice cream, sodas, lemonade, etc. Prices are very, very reasonable by 2025 standards + FREE parking!!!! + Can bring food and beverages inside and picnic at their many picnic tables + Can leave and re-enter the park whenever you please THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Admission is a bit pricey for everyone at about $37 per person (as of August 2025) RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Arrive at opening if you want to claim seats at Pirate's Cove. It might seem like a lot of beach chairs there, but they get filled up about 1 hour after opening.

My family and I had our first Land of Make Believe experience this past summer. My two kiddos (7…read moreand 9) met up with a friend of mine and her daughter (3) to explore the Land of Make Believe. We went on an actually "chilly" weekday in the summer. We went straight to the water park, and there was nobody around as it was a little cold. We did the lazy river, which was a lot of fun. There are lots of spray areas where you can get wet as you travel along the river. Pirates cove is really cute with the pirate ship and all the smaller slides for the smaller kiddos that go into the shallow water. I took my kids on the bigger water slides and we had a blast. All the slides were thrilling and we went on them multiple times. The staff at the water slides were so nice, very helpful, and patient as we learned how to sit in the tubes. It was a great way to start off LOMB. After we got our waterpark fix, we changed and went on all the rides. They are small amusement park rides, but both of my kids enjoyed them. They went on every ride (many of them twice). After awhile, my daughter was starting to feel a bit nauseous as they have a lot of spinning rides so she had to tap out. We rode the train around the park and the conductor gave us a little tour of the area. We also visited the Halloween house and Santa's barn. Let me tell you - the Santa barn surprised me as I didn't expect a real Santa to be inside. My kids loved visiting him multiple times. He gave them cookie cutters and he was very kind. (At first I thought he was an animatronic, haha). As stated by many previous posts, it is nice that you can bring your own food. We purchased food from one of the stands, and it actually wasn't that bad at all. And the price is right! We ended the day with some ice cream of course. We spent most of the day there. It was a lot of fun and we will definitely be back next summer.

SO MUCH FUN!! I definitely recommend doing the Winery Train. The ride was about a 30min-40min ride…read morefrom the Phillipsburg NJ station where the excursion is located to the Villa Milagro Vineyards. The employees of the train station were friendly and they provide plenty of instructions in terms of return time and etc. At the Vineyard there was a tour from the owner and he conducted the wine tasting. Great place to take pictures and to enjoy the scenery. Such a great spot for a girls day or a date with someone special.

Went on the Polar Express in Phillipsburg and we had a BLAST!!!! The dancing waiters were AWESOME!!…read more Neon juggling, tricks and a ton of interaction with the kids! Santa was the BEST ONE!! He was quick and forced pics, even when kids didnt want it. He was awesome!! The decorations were alsotop notch! They served Hot chocolate and cookies and they wqere both pretty good!! My only complaint (or suggestion) would be to have a place that has a ton of lights outside, as you get to the "north Pole" and Santa gets on. This one didnt have anything like that at the end. Kids were disappointed adn confused. We have been on many Polar Express train rides all over the country and this one was definitely up there!! The actors/staff made this trip awesome!!!!! Thank you Delaware River Railroad Polar Express!!!!!!!

Oak Ridge, NJ - calling all influencers! This place is hugely Instagrammable and super enchanting!…read moreLol. Mariah Carey even shot her Christmas music video here. But you don't have to care about snapping cute pics to appreciate that Fairy Tale Forest is an absolute wholesome delight for children and for adults to live their childhood nostalgia. There is a real magical forest feel as you wander through the park, which isn't large, but the life-size storybook cottages and fairy tale sets are beautifully detailed and lovingly restored. The grounds are clean and well-manicured (a sign says the gardens are curated by Raine Garden Designs). A list of daily events & activities are posted such as magic shows, live music, and character meet & greets. The staff and actors are all warm and friendly. My child loved running around and exploring, participating in the activities, but I enjoyed it just as much if not more. There are shaded picnic tables under umbrellas (next to the Bluebird Stage so you can catch a show while you eat). The food is from the on-site restaurant Fables, and is quite good, certainly better than your average amusement park fare (I was really happy to get a proper salad!). The restaurant is only open for private parties/events/rentals at the moment, but I'm told they hope to have it up and running at some point. The interior is also themed. There is a reasonably priced gift shop with a nice selection of toys, souvenirs, costumes, and gifts. I would say this park is suitable for younger kids, maybe up to 8 or even an unjaded 10yo (have your kids dress up as knights, wizards, princesses, and fairy tale characters!). It's also kind of a cool spot for a date. This is an "analog" park with some animatronics, and you shouldn't expect any dazzling razzmatazz or high-octane thrills. Six Flags it ain't. But come with the right mindset for the unique experience this is and you won't be disappointed. It's good ol' fashioned throwback family fun and brings back an era that doesn't exist anymore. Indeed, many NJ locals have fond memories of this park from when they were young. It was built in the 1950s by an industrious German dude and features scenes from Grimm's Fairytales that his mother used to read to the family, and was expanded with more set pieces over the next couple of decades. Unfortunately it closed down in 2003 and FINALLY reopened last year, after efforts were stalled during the pandemic. All I can say is goooo and visit this charming, singular, and uncorporatized attraction, and support a still founding family-owned local business. It's a complete joy!

I read all these reviews and I was a little nervous. My kids literally spent 6 hours here. We 100…read morepercent got our moneys worth. I could maybe see older kids not enjoying it but my 4 year old and 2 year old refused to leave. (I would say maybe the age I would reconsider it is 8 or 9. I'm not sure.) My kids were absolutely enthralled and loved every minute of it. I believe they added a bunch more activities like the scavenger hunt, story time, and the rainbow baton scarves so the previous reviews are from their opening year. Prices were very reasonable. We definitely make this an annual activity

Great theme park! Took my kids here for the day and they…read morehad a blast. The little kids rides were a hit. From the paw patrol ferris wheel, to the teacups, to the reptar carousel. Thomas the train ride tour was also really fun. They also had rides for big kids as well. These included the shredder, slime fest, Dora the Explorer Sky Coaster. and the Avatar Airbender spinning coaster. My daughter and I went on these multiple times and she had a really good time. Everything is super clean, bright, and colorful. It really feels like stepping into your favorite Nickelodeon shows. The staff was amazingly friendly and helpful, constantly high-fiving the kids and making sure everyone was having a great time. Wait times were reasonable save for a few specific popular rides. We spent the whole day there and never got bored. The food options in the park and the surrounding American Dream Mall are great as well. If you have kids who love Nickelodeon (or even if you just want to feel like a kid again), this place is a must-visit. To quote my kids. "10 out of 10!"

I finally got an opportunity to go to Nickelodeon Universe a few weeks ago. My kiddos and I met up…read morewith a few other families to explore and celebrate a birthday. The layout and theming of the park is pretty cool. I've never been to an indoor amusement park so this was definitely an experience. I'm also a fan of all the old (and new-ish) Nickelodeon shows. I loved the Rugrats! I do appreciate that you can walk around and not have to purchase a ticket. My kids had wristbands and I didn't have to pay for myself. That's definitely a huge plus. There are a good amount of rides. A nice area for littles, and some bigger coasters as well. My 9 year old was able to get on a lot of rides, but I feel like my 7 year old felt a little lost. He was too big for the little rides, but too tiny for many of the older rides so I don't think he had as much of a good time. The jellyfish swings were fun and they really liked the slimer roller coaster. My daughter looooved the shredder ride. She also enjoyed the Fairly Oddparents surfboard (skateboard?) ride but after a few rides she started to get nauseous. If you suffer from motion sickness you may want to take it easy at this park. It seems like EVERY ride spins, or has a spinning component. She had to tap out after too much spinning. Overall, the park is fun and interesting to walk around. Personally, my anxiety couldn't take it as the attendants buckled my kids in and I constantly needed to make sure they were doing it correctly. haha.

Extremely Disrespectful Toward My Child…read more We stopped by Bushkill Park in Easton, PA to get ice cream after going swimming. My 5-year-old son didn't have a shirt on, and there were no signs posted anywhere saying shirts were required. Instead of politely asking or addressing it in a respectful way, the man behind the counter (who I believe is the owner) spoke to my son in an unnecessarily rude and harsh tone, telling him to put on a shirt or leave. He didn't speak to me--the parent--just snapped at a small child as if he were a problem. It wasn't what he said, but how he said it. The whole situation could've been handled with basic decency and kindness. If you're a parent looking for a welcoming, family-friendly place to enjoy a treat with your kids, I'd strongly suggest going somewhere else. Children deserve to be treated with respect, and unfortunately that was not the case here. We won't be returning.

We had my son's 4th birthday here yesterday...everyone is raving about how fun it was! We rented a…read morepavilion, brought our own food in--there is electric and we were able to plug in tons of crock pots with a power strip-, and bought tickets for 15 kids to ride rides ages 2-10. They loved it! The owner was easy to work with and helpful!

Adults Night Out! My…read moreBF and I came here towards the end of the summer for their "Funplex Afterdark". Think games, outdoor pools, food, alcohol and a DJ. The entry ticket purchased also gave access to bowling, bumper cars and several rides. Early arrival is suggested to avoid long lines. The food was very mid (carnival level), the drinks varied depending on which bar you got your drink from. The pool area was jammed pack.... Literally people standing on top of each other. We spent the majority of our time inside where we enjoyed ourselves the most. All in all we had a good time and would go back next summer.

It's a pretty good place if you manage your expectations…read more It's not some uber fancy theme park and it has a modest water park with some more older kids/adults themed stuff like a go kart track and bowling. The arcade is very big and there's a lot of options that would make little kids happy. It's a good place to bring younger kids to kill half a day in the arcades or other amenities, like for a morning and early afternoon run. Or just swing by for a couple of hours before lunch at the arcades and other little attractions there. I wouldn't say it's a more exciting way to spend the day than going to the attractions at American Dream or anything like that. But it's a great place for simple fun and enjoyment on a smaller scale if you don't feel like doing more than just keeping kids or teens occupied for a few hours.

I absolutely love this place although an hour and thirty…read moreminutes is enough and the food was okay for a trampoline park the slides were so fun. The obstacle courses are very challenging and fun also,I recommend this to kids under 14

Took my 9 year old there over the weekend; she had a lot of fun. We didn't have any problem with…read moreyoung staffs that work there, all seem pretty polite and helpful. We got the 90 minutes ticket and she said there is plenty to do during that time.

Wow. I'm not an amusement park gal, but this place exceeded my expectations. The employees were…read morekind, it felt relatively clean for an amusement park, the shows and parades had great messages and happy talent, there was PLENTY for my 4.5 year old and my 18 month old to do. There were tons of rides ranging from carousels to mini roller coasters. I was surprised at how many my 18 month could do. He really enjoyed them. There were playgrounds, large slides, arcades, shops, fair games, and characters. The water park was huge but that was closed when we went because it was March. We went in March so it wasn't too busy and the lines were reasonable. I can imagine it not being as fun if it were much more crowded than it was. There were multistall gendered restrooms and some inclusive and family restrooms. The only things I'd critique are that the fair game prices were so wildly high- like $6 to shoot one basketball and they make you walk through a big store to exit the park.

My kids just love this place. We've come here both in the summertime and in the winter for their…read moreVery Furry Christmas. Each time, it's been such a special experience. And I have to to admit, while cold, the holidays are a wonderful time to visit. About half of this amusement park is dedicated to their pool and water activities. But the winter was such a nice time with the smaller crowds and photo opps. My kids love meeting their favorite characters, especially Big Bird. He's the star of the show. But we also loved the encounter with Bert and Ernie. As gay dads, we loved that they upped the camp for this greeting. It felt so special and normalized that there were two muppets that shared such affection like us. The kids had such a blast. And we went on the roller coast at least 10 times. They couldn't get enough of it!