Monkey Joe's — Local services in Winter Park

Visited today my son enjoyed him self not the first time he have went my complaint is these blue big cubes pit which I see a child getting killed/ suffocated in which my 6 yr old son almost experience tonight he was playing with another child inside the pit I seen the lil boy on top of my son which my son was at the bottom all the way to the bottom of the cubes and he was not letting my son up to the point I heard my son screaming and he was still laying on my son suffocating him so luckily I was standing there to see what was happening and ran to get the lil boy off my son to see my son suffocating and screaming at the bottom just imagine if I was sitting in the chairs Even though the chairs are right in front of the area you had to be standing right over the pit to see what was happening if I didn't see this lil boy pending my son down in there he could have suffocated him he could have killed my son and that's all that was playing in my head even though they were playing and he not knowing he could have killed my son from playing. Then as I continue to watch carefully after that happen I experienced a 9/10 year old girl laughing coming up from under the cubes saying wow you can hardly breathe under there and I stated to her I know. Then I heard another lil girl walk by me telling her lil baby sister that look like she was about 4 to let me get u out of there they trying to bury you in there. Then I seen another lil girl bury her own self in there as I watch her for about 5 minutes just laying there then I seen some parents had that worry face on looking for there child which I kinda figured it was theres by looking at the child they had with them so I said to the parents oh I believe she's right here she bury herself in the cubes. Then as well I seen another lil girl like she was way at the bottom of the cubes blocks just laying there for a long time till I seen my son and more kids jump in there they not knowing she at the bottom that made her come up from under there and the other lil girl she was with telling them not to jump in there cause she have asthma and they jump on her I guess almost suffocating her for her to say that she have asthma point is this can be dangerous for as suffocation dangerous and yes I had my eye on my kid due to me standing there if I was sitting watching him I may have not seen him go under and as others parents was sitting down I was standing that's why I seen all of this happening I told the manager cause that terrified me knowing my son could have gotten suffocated if I was not looking cause if it really happened to a child which I hope not the manager are no one can say that never happened at our place and it hold allergies but other than that my son still wanted to play and he didn't see no danger he kept wanting to play so I continue to let him enjoy his self even tho I had to follow him around his every move and as you can see the lil girl bury a lil in this...

Our recent visit to Monkey Joe’s was absolutely fantastic, and while the overall experience was great, it was Katie who truly made it exceptional. From the moment we walked through the doors, Katie greeted us with the warmest smile and a genuinely welcoming attitude that immediately put us at ease. Her positive energy and friendly demeanor set the tone for the entire visit, and it was clear right away that she genuinely cares about the experience of every guest.

Katie’s attentiveness was truly remarkable. She consistently checked in to make sure everything was going smoothly without being intrusive. It’s rare to encounter someone so naturally in tune with the needs of both children and parents, but Katie struck that perfect balance. She was quick to offer assistance when needed and was more than happy to answer any questions we had about the facility, the play areas, and the safety guidelines. Her knowledge and willingness to help made us feel confident that we were in good hands.

What stood out the most was how effortlessly Katie connected with the kids. She wasn’t just going through the motions — she genuinely engaged with them, encouraging them as they played, helping them feel comfortable, and even joining in on some of the fun when appropriate. Our kids absolutely adored her, and it was clear they felt safe and supported in her presence. She took the time to make each child feel special, calling them by name and showing real interest in what they were doing. It’s not often you find someone who can light up a room the way Katie does.

Beyond her warmth and friendliness, Katie was also incredibly respectful and professional. She handled even the smallest concerns with care and tact, ensuring that every guest felt valued. When one of our kids had a minor tumble, Katie was right there with a calm and reassuring presence, helping them up and making sure they were okay. Her ability to maintain a sense of calm while still being upbeat and encouraging was truly impressive.

It’s clear that Katie takes pride in her work and genuinely loves what she does. Her energy was infectious, and it created such a positive atmosphere that it elevated the entire experience for us. Visiting Monkey Joe’s is always fun, but Katie’s presence made this visit stand out as one of the best we’ve ever had. It’s employees like Katie who turn a good experience into an unforgettable one.

We left feeling not only grateful for a fun day out but also incredibly impressed by the level of care and attention Katie provided. She’s a true asset to Monkey Joe’s, and we sincerely hope to see her again on our next visit. Thank you, Katie, for making our day so memorable — you truly are...

This is a neat little place that, if you live in East Orlando, can be a much more convenient (and quicker) outing with the kids than heading over to the parks.

Admission for children is about 8$, and adults are free. Admission includes access to all of the bound houses and bound house style slides. There are about 5 bounce houses for 'bigger' kids (4-9ish) and two or three for younger 2-4 year old children. My 2 & 1/2 year old thoroughly enjoyed every single one of them, even the ones that he can barely climb up because of his height.

When you enter, everyone in your party gets a wrist band and some information about how many are in your party is written on the wrist band. When you go to leave, the wrist bands are checked to ensure that you A) didn't forget anyone, and B) you're not stealing someone else's child. While this isn't a flawless system, it made me feel better about letting my child run out of my sight (particularly since you can't always see them when they are in the bounce houses).

There are also two dozen or so ticket giving style arcade games scattered around. Old standards like ski-ball and basketball games, along with a few claw games, and several "spin the wheel" or "drop the ball" type luck games. There are no traditional video games aimed at older children/teens/adults (like pacman, streetfighter, or any shooting games).

The machines do not take tokens or coins, but instead you buy a plastic card (for a dollar) and load it with "bananas" (money). Each game costs .30 cents to a dollar or so, depending on the game. My son went through 20$ on a card in about an hour. Your tickets are loaded on to the card, and at the end of each game it will tell you the balance on your card both in bananas and tickets.

The swag available with the tickets is the kind of things you would expect. Small inexpensive toys and candy.

Food is available there, but we did not have any. I saw someone eating a slice of pizza, and it looked quite good. I saw two industrial toaster oven looking things, so at least some of the food they serve is cooked in those, and not warmed in a microwave.

If you have a lot of children (or children who like playing video games a lot more than jumping in bounce houses) this place could get expensive fast. If you leave, you can't reenter without repaying, so if you're trying to make a day of it, you will need to prepare to...