Morgan’s Wonderland Helps Families Create Memories

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Morgan’s Wonderland in San Antonio is magical. It’s a place where persons with disabilities, their friends and families can play together in an inclusive environment. Obstacles are considered challenges to be overcome. “No” is not part of the vocabulary at Morgan’s Wonderland. Rides are for everyone, no restrictions. Children with physical or cognitive disabilities play with their friends and family members side-by-side. Wounded Warrior moms and dads using wheelchairs have the chance to participate, giving them opportunities to play as families without barriers.

Morgan’s Wonderland is the first theme park designed for persons with a variety of disabilities. It’s Ultra-Accessible™, fully inclusive and fun for the whole family!

Morgan’s Wonderland and Morgan’s Inspiration Island includes more than 25 accessible rides, playscapes and interactive elements. They’re spread out over a colorful 25-acre area that offers enough fun to keep your family entertained all day long.

It was inspired by Morgan Hartman, daughter of Gordon Hartman. The idea for the park came to Gordon while watching Morgan, who has cognitive disabilities, try to play with a group of children during a family vacation. The children didn’t welcome Morgan, and that was the catalyst he needed. When he searched for a theme park for people with a variety of disabilities, he realized he would have to build his own. The journey from a dad’s dream to the reality of Morgan’s Wonderland took 5 years. Today, the park is popular around the world, attracting visitors from all 50 states and over 50 countries. 

Before visiting Morgan’s Wonderland, check out their Plan Your Visit page. Worried about one of your kids running off or getting lost? Safety is always first at the park. Families receive group wristbands for each family member. If you lose sight of your group, just scan your band at one of the stations throughout the park to locate the other members of your group.   

No visit to Morgan’s Wonderland is complete until everyone has the chance to ride the carousel. It’s for everyone. Typical carousel horses share the platform with moving chariots. Wheelchairs are safely locked into the chariots that move up and down so that everyone has an amazing ride. The train circling Morgan’s Wonderland has wheelchair-accessible cars. No one has to miss the fun of riding the Wonderland Express!

Plan on a full day to see all the attractions. Accessible playgrounds offer wheelchair swings and other adapted activities. Play at the Sensory Village, where visitors can anchor their own TV show, shop and check out at the grocery store. Use the interactive room to play with several different virtual props. 

Then escape the heat of San Antonio with the splash pad attractions! In keeping with the park’s mission of inclusion, Morgan’s Inspiration Island is like a tropical island paradise with colorful splash pads, the River Boat Adventure ride and revolutionary waterproof wheelchairs.

People with disabilities always receive free admission to the park. Reduced rates are offered for young children, seniors and military. Take the day, have fun and create new family memories! 

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