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One of the perks of being a school bus driver is that you get to go to some really fun places.Sometimes I will go in withthe group and other times I will stay behind and rest or read. Not too long ago I got to drive to Morgan's Wonderland. Morgan's Wonderland is a new park in San Antonio. I first learned about the park way back when it was only a dream. Working in construction at the time I was familiar with the name Gordon Hartman Homes. Gordon Hartman is the builder and the park is named for his daughter Morgan. I heard about the park when it wasundergoing the construction phase and I watched the specialon the local TV channelinforming the public about the wonderful new attraction for everyone. I wasintrigued and anxious to find out everything I could.
Morgan's Wonderland was created for children and adults with special needs, their family members, caregivers, friends and the entire community. I was impressed with the price of admission. Admission is free to special needs persons. For the Person(s) accompanying special needs individuals the admission priceis $10.00. General admission is $15.00 and children under 2 are free.I was intrigued to learn how the park is funded. Next to Morgan's Wonderlandis the STAR Soccer Complex. The STAR Soccer Complex is a premier soccer facility built on what was once the Longhorn Quarry. The site was developedinto 13 full-size, championship-quality, fully lit fields with one practice field. Also included are facilities such as playgrounds, bathrooms, refreshment stands. The immense size and superior caliberof the STAR Soccer Complex enables San Antonio to provide a much needed complex for various soccer clubsand to accommodate large local, statewide, national and international soccer tournaments. Proceeds from soccer leagues and competitions help support the funding of Morgan's Wonderland.
It is suggested that you call ahead for reservations to Morgan's Wonderland. Special entry and exit procedures ensure a safe and worry free experience at the park. Special bracelets will be put on each person in your party when you arrive. They have a security chip included.By scanning the wristbands at one of several location station monitors located throughout the park, you can find the location of any member of your party. This helps to provide comfort and security in the event that a child is lost and also helps to guard against the possibility of a child leaving the park without the knowledge of the caregiver.The sheer terror of losing a child will alone make this one of the parks best benefits.
Everything in the park is easily wheel chair and special needs accessible. The train, the amphitheater,an off-road adventure ride, a specially designed sand box, butterfly playground, and a large, wheelchair-accessible playscape will make the day fun for all. A carousel has been engineered to accommodate guests unable to sit up to ride on adaptive electronic animals, caregivers or friends will be able to help by sitting next to them. Custom chariots designed for wheelchairs go up and down like the other creatures on the ride. A lake allows forcatch and release fishing, or you can fire a water cannon at brightly colored spinning targets, or be the pilot of a miniature boat. Providing a number of stimulating experiences is a Sensory Village which includes atest drive through San Antonio on a simulator and a TV studio where guests can see themselves on TV as they broadcast a weather forecast.There is even a Village Market with fun and colorful groceries providing interactive sensory stimulation through the use of colors, sounds, lights, and textures. And of the very basic of childhood rides that a few never get to experience, the park has more than 30 traditional and adaptive swings including wheelchair swings.Now kids and adults do not have to sit on the side watching. They can enjoy the experience of swinging.
One of my daughters was very thrilled with the ideal of and ultra assessable park. I asked the special needs teachers their impression ofthe park and to describe it, all they say is that it's amazing, and fantastic, indescribable, and it was a great time, a terrific place to take the whole family. I am anxiousto take my grand kids soon. I can't wait.
You can visit Morgan's Wonderland on the web at www.morganswonderland.com ( http://www.morganswonderland.com )
