Kid friendly: 5/5

Pet friendly: No with the exception of service animals

Wallet friendly: 3/5

Stroller friendly: 5/5

Energy level: 4/5

Safety level: 5/5

Note: I suggest allotting at least 3 or more hours to fully experience all the park has to offer.

I cannot emphasize enough how awesome this place is! I love the concept of having a place where special needs are fully accommodated. However, I am only able to review this place based on the experience of a parent without a child requiring that accommodation. I would love to hear from others who can speak from another viewpoint. That being said, Morgan’s Wonderland is a great place for children of ALL ages and children of ALL capabilities. I have visited twice with children ages 8 months, 2, 4 and 6 years old.

Playground: I have personally never seen a more amazing playground. There is something for every age group and I’m pretty sure the kids could spend an entire day on the playground alone. I felt this playground was also significantly safer than most. There is a section for older and younger kids but my 2 year old had no problem exploring both sides.

Water Works attraction: A great place for kids to cool off and play in the water without the challenge of swimsuits, swim diapers, etc. Kids under two might have a little trouble reaching parts of this area but they seem to be entertained by it for the most part.

Sand Box: Despite the fact that I cringe a little every time I see a sandbox (if you’ve ever had to scrub sand out of a child’s hair, you would too), the kids love this area. If you spend some time in this area early in the trip, you won’t have to deal with piles of sand in the backseat of your car. Also, heading to the water play area afterward is a good idea. There are neat tools designed to allow those with special needs to dig in the sand as well. The kids thought these were awesome and refer to them as “the diggers”.

Music Garden: I love this area even if it never seems to hold my kids’ attention for long. There are several large musical instruments for the kids to play with and it is great for all ages.

The Wharf: A very unique area that allows children to fish (catch and release) as well as drive remote control boats.

Sensory Village: A nice indoor area that features a grocery store, a car simulator and some other neat rooms for the kids to explore.

Special accommodations: adaptive & wheelchair swings, braille map, service dog rest areas (Again, I encourage users who have utilized other special accommodations during their visit to share your experience!)

GPS Adventure Band: Each member of your group will receive a wristband with a tracking device. Throughout the park there are location stations where you can scan your wristband and find the other members of your group. Before you exit the park, your wristbands will be checked to make sure all members belong with the group. It goes without saying that this is a really great safety precaution especially for large groups of children. You can also use the wristband to check-in to certain areas and then be emailed pictures from your ride or your kids’ digital works of art.

The park also features three rides: a carousel, a jeep that kids can “steer” around a track and a train. Even the youngest was able to join us on the rides making this especially great for moms with babies and older kids.

The park allows you to bring in your own food and even has a shaded picnic area. Concessions are also provided.

Special Events & Discounts

While the regular pricing (see below) is very reasonable considering everything the park offers, Morgan’s Wonderland offers some really great special events and discounts. Every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, they host an event called Moms’ Coffee and Conversation. The best part is that all children up to age 10 are free with a paid adult. So for the price of only $15, you can spend the entire day enjoying the park with your kids. This really is an amazing deal especially for those of us with multiple children under 10. In order to receive this discount, you must enter the park between 9:00 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. I recently attended with the kids and had no problem with lines or waiting to get in on time in order to receive the discount. Moms are encouraged to meet at The Wharf for coffee. (To be honest, I could not tear the kids away from the playground to actually make it to the coffee part but it is a great opportunity to connect with other moms.)

Here are the upcoming dates for Moms’ Coffee and Conversation:

September 5, 2014 (closed on the 19th for another event)

October 3 & 17, 2014

November 7 & 21, 2014

Also, admission for individuals with special needs is FREE. If you are wondering what qualifies as a special need, refer to the F.A.Q. page on the Morgan’s Wonderland website

F.A.Q. What is considered a special need?

Regular admission:

$10 for children 3-10

$15 for adults and children over 10

$10 for military and seniors

Website: http://www.morganswonderland.com/

Directions: Morgan’s Wonderland

Morgan’s Wonderland relies on donations in order to allow free admission for those with special needs. Here is the link for more information on how you can donate to this wonderful cause: http://www.morganswonderland.com/support-us/donate-now