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Location
Food & drinks
Drinks and goodies included with birthday packages. No outside food or drinks allowed with general admission.
Accessibility
Venue accommodates children on the autistic spectrum. Staff can notify guests in advance of surprise parades with loud music, dim lighting, and elevated noise levels.
Age fit
Birthday party packages include dedicated party host, 2.5 hours reserved seating, dance party with dragon character, drinks and goodies, create your own adventure activities, and add-on options. $150 deposit required at booking.
What visitors say
We've had a couple kids birthdays we had hosted here. And this was the best one we've had. Most of the crew is really in a groove. They were accommodating for me leaving my shoes on due to an injury and very helpful for everything we…
Took my 2.5 year old granddaughter on New Year’s Eve day. It was amazing. We stayed busy for 2-3 hours before nap time. It was very very clean, safe and kid friendly! There is an area for toddlers to play. There were games, tricycles to…
This location is AMAZING. Had a birthday party here and the manager went above and beyond helping the parents get signed in, the kids gathered and an overall great time! She was very attentive to guests and her staff. You can tell this…
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Did You Know?
- Kids Empire Merle Hay offers same-day re-entry with no additional cost - visitors can leave and return the same day by signing out with staff, maximizing value of their all-day access pass
- The venue has specific accessibility accommodations for children on the autistic spectrum, including advance notice of surprise parades with loud music and elevated noise levels to help manage sensory sensitivities
- Parents are actively encouraged to play in the structures alongside their children, which is uncommon for family entertainment centers where adults typically supervise from seating areas
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