3 of 5 stars because the pace was clean and educational.

I arrived at noon and there wasn't a wait to enter. I did have to wait 30 minutes for one of the activities to start but that wasn't anything to run home about because that was the scheduled time. There are various rooms and things to view which is nice and the place was well kept. The staff seemed pretty friendly and dress child appropriate. The one main issue I had is my nephew became thirsty and when I went to the ONE cafeteria area to purchase food, the vending machine wasn't working. One had an out of order sign taped to the outside of the machine and the one I tried to purchase apple juice from wouldn't deliver. After tapping my card and the machine registered $5, I didn't dare try to use the other 2. I complained to management who said I have to call the number on the machine. Pretty awful. I couldnt do all of that with my nephew. One customer mentioned she doesn't think it's working because the applesauce packet was stuck 😳 I hadn't noticed that until she said it. So I had to cut my trip short because my 2 year old nephew was thirsty and he didn't want water. He drank all the apple juice I had in his sippy cup until it was dry to the bone. I should mention, no outside food is allowed but thank GOD he had a sippy cup or GOD knows.

They should have a better system to offer food or a regular counter with drinks for purchase bcs when machines go down what are we supposed to do😤😶🙄

Caution, I paid for 1 adult and 1 child ticket $38 plus a AAA discount drove it down to about $32. I inquired about the 🎠 carousel ride, which is 2 buildings over (see photos) and I told the cashier I'd pay for the tickets now. She suggested I pay later when I get there but I told her I'd rather pay now. I get to the carousel ride, show my receipt and the ticket agent said I have to pay. I explained I did and he said it doesn't seem that way. So I paid $8 for myself an 2 year old. What a shame because he didn't even like the ride. Nevertheless, the ride was nice and clean as was the building.

I would say, bring your own food and leave it in a cooler in the car if it's summertime to assure you have something for the children. Check your 🎟 tickets after paying to make sure you receive what you asked for. It can be difficult when you're dealing with a 2 year old but take the time.