Morgan’s Wonderland, a fully accessible theme park in San Antonio, reopened in March following the largest expansion in its history. (Morgan’s Wonderland)
A one-of-a-kind theme park that is fully accessible to people with disabilities has come back to life with new rides and attractions after undergoing a multimillion-dollar expansion.
Morgan’s Wonderland, an inclusive theme park in San Antonio, recently reopened after four months of upgrades and upgrades.
Following the $6.5 million renovation, the park now offers a first-of-its-kind, 4-seat zip line that can accommodate riders in wheelchairs, as well as those who need additional restraints, respiratory equipment or other special equipment. Another new offering is Jette’s wheelchair-accessible Wonder Bikes, which feature glider-style cars that riders can ride up and down using pedals or cranks. There is also a lake cruise and a 4D cinema that offers wheelchair users a rollercoaster experience using a video screen with motion effects.
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The new amenities are in addition to 25 existing offerings, park officials said. Improvements were also made to food establishments and other facilities.
“We work closely with attraction manufacturers to ensure our new additions are in sync with the rest of our ultra-accessible and fully inclusive park,” said Richard Pretlow, president of Morgan’s Wonderland. “We are excited about these new elements and updates to a park that is already incredible and known around the world.”
Gordon and Maggie Hartman were inspired to create Morgan’s Wonderland by their daughter, Morgan, who has disabilities. Since opening in 2010, officials said the park has welcomed more than 3 million visitors from all 50 states and more than 120 countries.
In addition to Morgan’s Wonderland, the Hartmans have also opened Morgan’s Inspiration Island, a fully accessible water park, and Morgan’s Wonderland Camp, a fully accessible campground, in recent years, all located in San Antonio.
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