NC
Nathaniel C
Feb 11, 2026
Upon arrival, there was a group of employees standing together talking. When one employee finally assisted me, she appeared irritated, as though I was interrupting their conversation. As a guest, this first impression was not welcoming and immediately set a negative tone for the visit.
There was no visible security inside the attraction only mall security outside which made the space feel poorly monitored and understaffed.
The Virtual Reality area was often unattended, with no staff present to supervise or assist guests.
The NINJAGO ride instructions were not as clear as advertised, particularly for first-time visitors, which made the experience confusing rather than enjoyable.
The pirate play structure is visually impressive and has great potential however, supervision was lacking. The employee assigned to that area did not adequately monitor children on the upper levels. On one occasion, my child began crying and needed assistance, yet no staff member intervened or helped bring my child down. Parents were initially told they were not allowed to enter to assist, but no alternative support was provided. Eventually, I had to go in myself to retrieve my child. This inconsistency was confusing and concerning from a safety standpoint.
Additionally, I had an interaction with a staff member who identified herself as a manager named Sami (as listed on her name tag). When I asked her about the café reopening, she stated she did not know when it would resume service and responded with noticeable attitude, which felt dismissive and unprofessional. I asked another manager he was tall and extremely kind. I was told an employee was on break. The café experience was very inconsistent. When an employee need to take a break or to use the restroom, the café will be completely close. As a parent paying $35–$40 per ticket, it is frustrating not to be able to purchase food for children when needed. A paid attraction should not have a frequently restricted or closed café during operating hours.
During this same visit, my child, who is autistic, was playing in the NINJAGO section located toward the corner of the attraction. He was engaging with the bricks and made a small mess, which I was actively cleaning up. As I approached the area with my son, I observed Sami and two other employees standing together. Shortly after we arrived, the other two employees left, and Sami remained nearby.
While my child continued playing, Sami began cleaning the area using a dustpan and rake. During this time, she made audible sounds of frustration and appeared visibly irritated. She then commented to another employee, within earshot of my child and me, that my child was making a mess and that I should at least attempt to clean it up. This was particularly uncomfortable because I had already been making an effort to tidy the area.
She continued cleaning while expressing her frustration openly in front of us. The interaction felt unnecessary, unprofessional, and insensitive especially considering that my child has special needs.
I ultimately stopped visiting because the experience felt unsafe, poorly staffed, and inconsistent. Between the lack of supervision, café closures, staff grouping together instead of assisting guests, and unprofessional communication from management, the overall experience did not feel worth the cost. As a result, my family and friends will no longer be returning.