Edaville Family Theme Park — Attraction in Carver

if you just look at ticket price, it's a jaw-dropping $37 a pop (kids is at $32, really not much difference). but if you don't think twice paying that amount for places like Six Flags or Sea World, then this price tag shouldn't be a deterrent.

true, the existing rides are getting old and a small amount of them don't seem extremely presentable or even functional, but the kiddie side Thomas Land looks brand new, and have rides that I've never seen before (ex. the firefighter one). also got a sizable gift shop for all your Thomas needs (and a place to keep warm during the winter months LOL).

the carosel at the entrance looks small-ish (but it's not), but the music and the adjacent old village setup brings one back to good old times. and both times the lady in charge of the ride was in a very fairy godmother mood that really adds to the experience.

Dino Land is as informative as it is fun, but was infested with gigantic mosquitoes to give you a full Jurassic Era experience. wear beeskeepeer hat and douse yourself in DEET.

they are very serious with the big old train, with conductor outfit, engineer outfit, and paper tickets to be punched (one per kid). train departs on the hour, possibly regularly adding the last train of the day on the :30. the ride itself is a good 15-20 min long, running around the perimeter of the park, including the cranberry bog on the outskirt. train is equipped with fully enclosed cars with heat and/or A/C for those not inclined to embrace the weather. half-open cars have a top and open windows secured with a long bar across. and then there are the topless wagons towards the back. the christmas-ish lights situated all over the grounds would surely add to the ambience, but even during the day or during non-holiday season, the ride itself should be a stop to make - also kills time when parents want a break standing in line or chasing your toddler LOL.

food price is jacked up, as expected. $8.50 for chicken salad, $7 fried dough, $5 cotton candy in a bag... and $3 poured coffee right outside the ticket booth -- at least it was still fresh even at closing time. surprisingly, apple cider donut was "only" $1.25. bright side is that they totally allow food brought onto premise, so for those who have emptied their bank accounts on the tickets, they are not met with a double whammy when it comes meal time. the cafe, at least the one inside Thomas Land, also serves pre-packaged gluten free cookies and brownies, so there are some options if one is desperate.

many brightly painted picnic tables are seen: no shades provided, but at least there are places beyond cafe areas to rest or eat. there is also a giant tent (similar to the outdoor wedding ones in size and shape) equipped with fans, outside of the other cafe by the train station.

both visits we used the bathroom at the Thomas Land side, so I can't comment on the rest of the property. It being the newest section of the park, the facilities are well lit and clean. Though last time we went it was so cold not that many people were there, the "tucked away" entrance got me paranoid about creeps waiting in the area for opportunities... could be just me. I pray there's no creep paying $37 to prance in a happy place like this.

last on ticket price - they do various promotions throughout the year: Black Friday sale, $5 off online tickets, teacher BOGO days, veteran/active service member discounts, first responders discounts.... truly shows they are part of a community, not just about profits. bottom line, theme parks are expensive to maintain, and they've remained a family business...if I remember correctly. customer service is also excellent. it's a place worth supporting, especially when it helps create so many memories!

just bring your Radio Flyer wagon, and have...

I would not recommend anyone of any age to go to here . As a child I went many times and thought of the experience as magical . I just took my 4year old daughter and her father to have that same experience and it was the furthest from even entertaining.

75% of rides are closed. No one checks to see if you even purchased a ticket or not . I asked a girl in the “admission “ booth if she wanted to see our tickets. She said no that’s around the corner . Went around the corner and no one was there … or a QR code scanner or anything. Why would anyone buy tickets online when YOU CAN JUST WALK IN FOR FREE?

If you are under the age of 70 , you will not be interested in making any purchases from the “gift shop.” My daughter didn’t want one thing there - mind you I was willing to pay the ridiculous price for the memory , and let her pick what she wanted. But luckily she wanted nothing. One of the only workers I interacted with ; who operated the mini train ride - was deplorable towards the children( multiple , including my child) . Yelling at two 4 year old boys, for running over the the train excited in line , giving my child and I a hard time about if we had tickets or not ( mind you no one even looked at them or asked us for them ) . Asking me about someone else’s child’s age - when I’m holding my only child’s hand. Asking my child in harsh tone her age . She is 4 of course she is going to be hesitant to talk to someone who’s tone is nasty. My daughter didn’t respond so I did and said she’s 4. She really looked at my daughter and asked her again even nastier. Apparently you need some sort of wrist bands to even ride there ride , but all I had was my online tickets I bought.

Get ready to dish out a $20 for hot chocolate and popcorn . Train rides are on a schedule now , with no schedule posted anywhere . Ferris wheel has no seats on it so we didn’t bother stopping at it . Ad say free parking , due to it being pot hole city ( same one we all remember - drive slow ) with one large bright shining light in one corner of the parking lot . Due to the rain today and the awful experience at the one ride my daughter was able to go on; we did not want to wait for the next ride- 40min from then. We decided to just leave . It was not worth it .

I did not see one happy child there , due to there being no activities for them , dinonland , Thomas land , arcade , rides - all closed ! Luckly for my daughter, we made the best of it. But as the parent you see the bigger picture with what happened with this newly owned , money hungry operation.

I will never return or encourage anyone else to return. It’s sad , this place used to be a hot spot for kids . They loved it .!!! Nothing...

I decided to give Edaville a try after hearing about it for years, but unfortunately, the experience was a huge disappointment. I purchased three Silver Tickets after reviewing the options online, but from start to finish, it felt like the park was more interested in squeezing money out of guests than providing a quality experience.

While waiting for the train to arrive, my 18-month-old son wandered over to kick a soccer ball at one of the carnival games. I understand that the park supports small businesses and partnerships, but the worker immediately looked at my partner and me and said, “It’s $10,” in a rude and dismissive tone. My son is just a baby, it wasn’t like he was going to win some big prize. He just wanted to kick the ball because he’s a kid, and we were standing around in freezing weather. The park was nearly empty, and it wouldn’t have hurt to show a little kindness. Instead, this unnecessary interaction left a bad impression right from the start.

We tried to grab some food while waiting for the train, but the prices were outrageous for what was offered. A $15 pretzel that was dry and unappealing? $5 hot chocolate that was so watered down it was barely drinkable? It was ridiculous and felt like they were gouging families who already paid a premium for tickets.

Then, when it was time to board the train, I was shocked to see that no one was even checking tickets. I had specifically paid extra for Silver Tickets to ensure my family could board, only to realize that people without tickets were freely getting on. I’m honestly glad I didn’t spend even more on Gold Tickets, as that would’ve made the experience even more disappointing. If you’re planning to go just for the train ride, don’t even bother paying extra because they don’t check your tickets anyway. To make matters worse, during the ride, the windows fogged up so much that it was almost impossible to see the light displays, which was supposed to be the highlight of the evening.

On top of all this, I couldn’t help but notice the lack of diversity at the park. My family and I felt like we were being stared at the entire time, almost like science experiments. It made the whole experience even more uncomfortable and unwelcoming.

Overall, Edaville was a huge letdown. It felt like they were more focused on overcharging guests for mediocre displays, subpar food, and terrible customer service. I went in with high hopes, but I left feeling disappointed, frustrated, and certain that I won’t...