Things did not start auspiciously. The large dinosaur robots posted outside, with their loud roars, made Hugmonkey cry and Lovebug cover his ears. We hurried inside, only to be assaulted by loud music and more roars. Between the darkness and the loud music, I may have had a flashback to the dance clubs of the early '90s. I'm pretty sure that's when the headache started.
We moved through the store area so that we could do the dinosaur activities. There are fossils to search for, computer games and gem stones to mine for a few dollars apiece. This is the best part of the experience. It was definitely the best part of ours, though getting through the store part without buying any over-priced toys was decidedly NOT the best part of the experience.
Next it was time to eat. Now, I have nothing against fattening, all-American chain restaurant food. Which you might have noticed if you've ever seen me in real life. However, I don't believe I should pay extra for that food just because I'm surrounded by robotic dinosaurs. And music so loud that no one can have a conversation. Which just leaves you to concentrate on the generic food. Though they do get an extra point for having waffle fries. I love waffle fries.
Of course, any joy the waffle fries gave me was erased by the trek to the bathroom. It was upstairs, so I had the joy of carrying Hugmonkey up a flight of stairs while chasing after Ironflower and Lovebug. Then the changing table was located in the last stall, which of course was being used. And used. And used. And did I mention that the loud music was piped into the bathroom? Because there's nothing like a blast of Foreigner while you're changing a diaper and trying to monitor 2 other kids in a cramped stall.
So yeah, I'm kinda hoping the kids forget about T. Rex before our next trip to Kansas. I'd much rather go to the Children's Museum (any Children's Museum) and go somewhere wonderful for lunch.
*There may be a T. Rex Cafe closer at hand. If so, I don't want my kids to know about it.
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We also had our first trip to t-rex recently. I put it off until J was ready to not be scared of the big, loud dinos. We did it to celebrate the first day of school for C. We sat upstairs where the music wasn't as loud and the bathrooms were nearby. They were ridiculously small for the size of the restaurant and the toilet in last stall was BROKEN! It made me thankful that my kiddos are no longer in diapers. They asked when they could go again and my response was maybe when J goes to kindergarten.
*the only other location is in ORLANDO. Just as far for you guys.
That doesn't sound like much fun to me. I think we'll pass.
I've never heard of T. Rex...but it doesn't sound like somewhere I'd want to go! I hope you're recovering.
I LOVE T-Rex! In fact, I used to rank #2 for "T-Rex Cafe", but since it's really hard to make money off that term, I didn't keep it up. Hubs refuses to go back though- combination of the noise and the prices.
I learned 3 important things at T-Rex, though.
1. Chocolate Extinction is the. best. dessert. ever.
2. tarragon is really good in chicken salad.
3. Slivered almonds suck in every dish that I've ever had them in. Ever. (I like almonds plain or chocolate covered, but otherwise they have no flavor and feel like you're biting into a tooth.)
@davismusic - That is SO good to know, you have no idea.
@Am I Really Grown Up - I wish I had.
@euregirlsandboys - Skip it. Not worth it.
@Wordvixen I may be bitter because we didn't even have dessert there! And I agree about the almonds.
Chocolate extinction does rock. And the ribs were suprisingly good. Expensive, but tasty.
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