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!

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 have been holding off on going to Sea Life because my friends say it's small and not worth the…read moretime. I got in with the Get Out pass and thought it was a great time. Sure, it's small in comparison to the Dallas Aquarium but that's comparing apples to oranges. They're in different ballparks so just appreciate Sea Life for what it is. There are pockets of areas for the kids to climb through and on. There aren't too many photo opportunities because the whole place is dimly lit. There is an area for kids to color sea life and bring it alive but the projector wasn't working. Our favorite parts were learning facts on the walls and from staff members spread throughout the aquarium. They have an itinerary of shows but we didn't make any of them. If you're looking for an escape from the heat/cold, come check them out. You can even tough a stingray!

I was genuinely impressed by this little aquarium tucked inside Grapevine Mills Mall! I went in…read morewith relatively low expectations, thinking it would be a quick walk-through with not much to see, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much there was to explore. The aquarium spans two levels and features a surprisingly diverse collection of marine life, with plenty of interesting exhibits to keep you engaged. One of the standout sections is the sea turtle rehabilitation area, which offers a unique opportunity to learn about the care and recovery of these incredible animals. Upstairs, you'll find interactive experiences where you can get hands-on with certain sea creatures, along with activity rooms that add another layer of fun to the visit. What I appreciated most was the variety. Between the marine exhibits, interactive encounters, and educational elements, there's enough here to make the experience enjoyable for both adults and kids. It's a great way to break up a shopping trip, keep the little ones entertained, or simply spend some time exploring something different. PSA: If you have a membership to the Dallas zoo, you can show your ID and get 50% off all tickets.

Train isn't working. They knew it was not working and instead of calling to cancel or emailing they…read morewaited until we arrived. We live far from grapevine and my kids were very upset as we sat waiting for the train. They luckily refunded us!

I brought my two girls to the Dinosaur Train ride this past summer. It was such a cute idea, and…read morethe girls had never been on a train. And lets be honest, I was running out of ideas as a SAHM with kids in the summer heat in Texas. This had so much potential to be cool but the staff clearly does not enjoy what they do. I appreciate them trying but you can tell they were over it. The amount of times the train had to stop to let another go by, and then they turned around? For the 90 min I paid for there is a good chance that we were only moving for about 30 minutes which is not what was advertised as a "Fun train ride for kids". The 3-4 things they did with the dinosaurs was...fine...honestly if they tried to make it less gimmicky it would have been better. If the train had run longer vs the constant stopping and starting, having dedicated people to each train car teaching or having crafts for the kids to do while they learn would have been worlds better.

This was a wonderful experience. You have to call Nana to reserve a spot to visit, this is only by…read moreappointment only. The website doesn't let you open it on your phone only on a computer or tablet. The price for this experience was $5 per person and upon entering, you are greeted by Tom and Nana. Tom provided us information about Alpacas. Then he gave us a tour of the farm. He gave us food to feed the alpacas but this is not a petting session. Regardless the experience was great. Overall i definitely recommend it.

Sweet family farm. Thorough tour, very educational. A cute shop is set up in a trailer as well, to…read morepurchase items made from the wool! Would visit again!

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!

3.5 Stars A decent…read moreplace to spend 60-90 minutes. A Peppa Pig indoor playground of sorts. Honestly I was expecting a little bit more and it was a smaller than I thought. That being said, my two daughters (2 & 4) had a lot of fun running around and it's a good place for toddlers to expend some energy. A little bit chaotic. I think there were probably too many kids (and parents) in the smaller space at one time. Not too many places to sit and watch your kids I found myself standing around a lot. They did have a cute Peppa Pig snack station and some tables. Overall still worth checking out if you have small children who like Peppa Pig. However, I think Meow Wolf and Sea life aquarium might offer more value and longer entertainment.

When you are a kid at the mall what could me more welcome and fun than an indoor carousel or Merry…read moreGo Round?! Well Grapevine Mills offers a really nice one right in the middle of the food court! The kids in my life absolutely love it!!! Rides on it are $5.00 per rider, but if you plan on riding often or have a lot of kids, the Frequent Rider Card might be a welcome option where you get discounts for the more rides you would like to pre-purchase. For example, 6 rides costs $25.00; 14 rides for $50.00; and for $75.00 you can pre-purchase 25 rides. The attendant is super nice and double checks everyone for safety before the ride starts, so I felt good about that.

Pretty awesome place…read more Appears super clean. Has a nice indoor water park with a few slides and a basketball hoops area. Also a small outdoor splash pad area. Very inexpensive for residents or even daily entry. It didn't seem overly crowded. Nice indoor play area for kids. Also a very nice turf field outside the area.

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.

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.

We hosted our daughter first birthday here and they made it easy breezy for us. Everything was…read morealready set up upon our arrival, and they took care of everything from set up and set down and packing everything up in our car. It's small and intimate but big enough for everyone to have comfort.

I wish this indoor playground was closer to where we live. My son had such a blast with a big grin…read moreon his face the entire time. It's not a super spacious play area, but seriously has all the fun essentials neatly packed together. Let's talk about what they have in store for the kiddos. You have to climb up first to get to the slides. The slides are the perfect length for toddlers! I know some slides that I have encountered are super high up, risking the kiddos bumping their heads if they are going down solo. There was a ride on toy car, rock climbing wall, ball pit, stuff animals, target shopping area, puzzles, etc. Let's just say it was the perfect size for my toddler to run around without me worrying. I was able to keep my eyes on him while carrying a conversation. Most importantly, they keep the place so clean. You can tell when a location is not worn down based on the cleanliness of the mats and colorful padding. The weekend is a popular time for others to reserve birthday parties. Make sure to check their website to see what the hours are open play for the day. For example, today open play was from 9-11am and 5:30 to 9pm. We will definitely be back if we happen to be in the vicinity.