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Tom Foolerys Adventure Park
4.2(1,133)4.2 out of 5 stars, 1133 reviews Madison, WI
About Tom Foolerys Adventure Park
Tom Foolerys Adventure Park offers a diverse range of activities, making it a good option for families with varied interests and age groups. Its unique human claw machine is a notable draw, and the staff's exceptional support, particularly for guests with disabilities, stands out as a core value proposition. It's especially convenient for guests staying at nearby Hillside rooms and boasts ample free parking.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families seeking a wide variety of indoor activities (arcades, rides, laser tag, bowling).Guests looking for exceptional accessibility and staff support for family members with disabilities.Birthday celebrations for school-age children (e.g., 6th birthday).Groups of teenagers looking for an entertaining outing.Families staying at nearby Hillside rooms.
Why families love it
- The human claw machine is a highly popular and unique attraction for kids.
- Exceptional staff customer service, with specific mentions of staff (like Diego) going above and beyond to assist guests and resolve issues.
- Outstanding inclusivity and staff support for guests with disabilities (e.g., assisting a 9-year-old wheelchair user on rides and the rock wall, engaging a 22-year-old nonverbal son with CP).
- Laser tag is a favorite activity among kids and teens.
- Broad appeal for various age groups, from young children (6-year-old birthday) to teenagers and adults.
- Plenty of free and convenient parking.
Insider tips
- If staying at Hillside, it's easily walkable.
- Opt for virtual tickets for arcade games to ensure you receive the correct number of tickets and avoid being shorted.
- Be aware that the all-day wristband *excludes* arcades, the mirror maze, and bowling; budget for these separately if desired.
- Prepare for potentially long wait times (up to an hour) for popular attractions like rides, laser tag, and the obstacle course.
- If you encounter an issue or have specific needs, seek out staff; some (like Diego) are exceptionally helpful and go above and beyond.
- Consider trying the bowling alleys if you have time, as they looked like a good addition.
Good to know before you go
- Relying solely on the all-day wristband if your family is interested in arcades, mirror maze, or bowling, as these are not included.
- Expecting consistent friendliness from all staff members; be prepared for mixed interactions.
- If you are on a tight budget for arcade games, as credits are expensive and deplete quickly.
- If you have low tolerance for crowds or potentially long wait times for popular attractions.
- Expecting brand new, state-of-the-art arcade games (some felt dated).
- Crowds
- Described as a 'neat busy place' and a 'lively place'.
- Value
- Arcade credits are noted as being too high, with 200 credits lasting less than an hour for kids. The all-day wristband has significant exclusions (arcade, mirror maze, bowling), meaning additional costs will be incurred if these activities are desired. There's a risk of being shorted physical arcade tickets, making virtual tickets a better value option.
- Accessibility
- Exceptional staff assistance for wheelchair users, helping a 9-year-old enjoy rides and even 'climb the rock wall'.
What parents say
"Looked online for things to do. Turns out it was walking distance from our Hillside room. My kids really wanted to go try the human claw machine. Neat busy place!"
a month ago
"Credits to play games were too high. The all-day wrist band includes laser tag, rides, and obstacles course. Not the arcade, mirror maze, or bowling. We went 2 days, and all my kids wanted their actual tickets printed bc they thought it was fun to feed it in the machines..however they all were shorted 100s of tickets. So, definitely opt to have them virtually added to your card instead. People there were not friendly at all. (The employee doing the human crane was nice actually, but that was it). My kids were able to blow throw 200 credits each in less than an hr. Which ended up okay bc the li"
4 months ago
"Diego was truly the best employee we encountered at Tom’s Foolery. From the moment we met him, he was incredibly courteous and went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. I was having a very hard time with one of the games that kept malfunctioning and made it impossible to win, but Diego was extremely understanding and patient. He quickly fixed the issue and made sure I was able to get the toy I needed to put in my daughter’s birthday hat. Thanks to his outstanding customer service, my wife and I were thrilled, and we were able to fully enjoy celebrating our daughter’s sixth birt"
a week ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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