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WonderWorks Panama City Beach

Tourist attraction Amusement park Laser tag center

One of the Most Reviewed Tourist attractions in Panama City Beach


Address

9910 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

Website

www.wonderworksonline.com

Contact

(850) 249-7000

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (3.6K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 10 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 10 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 9 PM

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  • 3/5 Jonathan G. 1 year ago on Google
    Fun attraction, but several displays were broken (Google Earth, flight simulator, electricity thing, etc). It feels run down from a few years ago when I was here, but still had a lot of fun. A lot of fun things to do for all ages. I would highlight recommend the business fix it's broken displays and increase efficiency on the rope course... The line was horrendously slow and inefficient.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 G D. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome place for kids, teens and adults! My family and I loved it! Interactive games, exhibits, rides---all related to science, movement, art, etc. They even have laser tag, futuristic bumper cars and the "ropes walk" suspended in the air. There is also a small concession area and gift shop.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kay L. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing Design!! We purchased our tickets online which was easy and not expensive. We went early so parking was a breeze and the museum was not crowded at all. Every room is pretty awesome and the rides were fun. My little one really enjoyed the bubbles with grandpa. The gift shop has some really nice keepsakes as well. Definitely worth the visit, you'll love it.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 INDIANA J. 1 year ago on Google
    Kids had fun... they are 5 and 6 years old. Some displays were not working. Overall a pretty cool experience. For 4 of us it cost over 100 dollars. It took us about 2 hours to go through. Neat experience but probably wouldn't do it again.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rony Peterson J. 1 year ago on Google
    It was Amazing!! We purchased our tickets there which was easy and not expensive. We went about 5pm parking easy and the museum was not crowded at all. Every room is pretty awesome and the rides were fun. We really enjoyed the bubbles we enjoyed everything. I highly recommend this place specially if you come with kids, they will Love for sure. Honestly I don’t have any complaints about this place. Everything was perfect. All rides are very good, highly recommended Aaa+++++
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Meg D. 10 months ago on Google
    It was an OK experience. Our party had 3 adults, 1 teen, and a 4 year old. My kids seemed to enjoy it for the most part, but its not something i would pay to do again. Its kind of one of those things that once you do it, that's it. A couple of the 'attractions' were broken or not working, but that was fine. My 4 year old seemed to enjoy it more than my 14 year old. He did try the astronaut thing and liked it. It seemed like we went through it pretty quickly, but others may be able to stretch out their time there. I would still say it was a good time, but not something we would pay $140 as a family to do again.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dominique de B. 1 year ago on Google
    Omg this is one huge playground for the kids . There is so much to do , and they have for different ages stuff to do. A lot to learn and a lot of fun! This was a big deal. Wish they had coupons or anything like that to come back again for a cheaper price .
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tyson M. 1 year ago on Google
    The family absolutely loved all the cool stuff around every corner. Disclaimer to the parents be warned about the astronaut gyroscope 🤢🤣 They have a family day on Sunday that makes the experience affordable for everyone my only complaint would be the wait time on the 3rd floor is a little long and the space is very cramped at times. Some of the exhibits didn't work properly either but overall was worth the money
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Santhana D. 1 year ago on Google
    First time visiting WonderWorks. Impressed with all the hands on science themed educational activities, games, and rides. Didn't realize we spent 3 hours there. If you dread standing in line in the summer heat, waiting your turn for a ride at your typical theme park, WonderWorks is your alternative. Nice, cool and air conditioned on every level. Wait time for rides were minimal. The only complaint the kids had was with 'Laser Tag' area. Could use some improvements. No place to take cover from your opponents. Still my go to amusement park from now on. Had a blast!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Sarah M. 1 year ago on Google
    Wish they would tell you about heigh and weight limits when purchasing tickets. Our youngest had some fun but didn’t get to go on some of the rides due to him not being tall enough and my other 2 older kids could go on some rides so the the youngest would go either as he didn’t want to go by himself. This place is neat experience for kids ages maybe 8-12 but make sure you look at weight limit.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karen O. 9 months ago on Google
    The air wasn't working when we went, but it wasn't too bad with fans in most areas. The line for the bungee obstacle course on the top floor moved very slow. Not even a quarter full line and took up over an hour. Best to do it if no one is waiting or you have done everything else. The vip bumper cars are hard to maneuver, they just stayed in a jumble mostly. They need to remove some for more room and if they aren't working they should have a way to get them out of the way. Icee was extremely high at $5+ for a large. They could sell at regular price at least since the air is not efficient. The kids had fun doing things and the virtual rides are pretty great, love the sports virtual screen, although it didn't seem very accurate with the few soccer kicks I got in without the kids jumping in or throwing a ball from behind me. The virtual hockey table was very hard to do the 6 year old couldn't quite get the hang of it. The were most impressed with the bathroom glass exhibit because it had a real working faucet and toilet...also they could lock themselves in....not a good idea. The glass didn't work well, could still see through it enough. They also loved that you walk in the girls restroom a girl and come out a man. Lol. I didn't try the virtual run, but they had a hard time with it. Good rides all in all and price is ok if you go early and stay all day. We didn't get to do laser tag cause we ran out of time. I did lose a part of my group for a while and thank God it wasn't a small child alone...they have nothing in place to help you find them. Anywhere else I have been they immediately call a code over walkie and then pass on a discription over walkie then walk around and help you look for them while repeating it all every few minutes. All places should be able to do as much.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tyler N. 5 months ago on Google
    This was my first time at a WonderWorks and the experience was really enjoyable! WonderWorks does a great job combining education with entertainment and indoor amusement rides. Each floor has something unique to offer and you'll find time flies quickly in this upside-down amusement park

  • 5/5 Tracey W. 6 months ago on Google
    This place exceeded my expectations. We visited with two adults, one teen, and two 7 year olds. There was something for everyone! Several somethings, actually. I was impressed. And the staff worked very hard. No lazy workers on their cell phones. Thank you! Got a large pizza for lunch there- $19.99. Cups of water were free and the soft pretzel was $3.49 (it was $7 at the movie theater). Not disappointed about that at all. We would definitely come back again!

  • 5/5 Jessica O. 9 months ago on Google
    We went around 5ish and it wasn’t that busy. We spent 3 hours there so I feel like we got our moneys worth. You can get $2 off per ticket if you buy tickets online. The air conditioner was broken but it didn’t really feel that hot at the time we went, the 3rd floor was the hottest for sure but we managed. Titanic water definitely wasn't cold I assume that’s partially because of the air conditioning being broken. I definitely think if you have a kid 12 & under they will have fun here. It seems geared more towards that age. Lots of interesting stuff and my 7 year old really enjoyed the ropes course and the laser tag especially.

  • 5/5 Maria t. 9 months ago on Google
    I like this state park because is nice,You pay a small fee to enter $5. The park has restroom with shawers and a rinsing area to get the sand off your body. There are some picnic tables but are not to close to the beach area. They have some chairs and umbrella at the beach for a fee that you can rent.

  • 5/5 Truc M. 10 months ago on Google
    Wonderful concept that is a must experience for family oriented activities. This is my second time here in about 6 years since my kids were so young first time they wanted to come back. I love the concept. Imagine an amusement park, childrens discovery museum, believe it or not museum , science center and arcade plus laser tag and ropes course all meshed together in an air conditioned play area amidst 90 degree weather... It's the best of all worlds and fun entertainment for all ages at an affordable price. You can easily spend 3 hours here with no wait but luckily I haven't gone here when it's crazy busy. I think they would make a lot more money if they closed later around 12 am vs 7 pm but probably short staffed. I was greeted with a very customer service oriented gentleman named Jeremy today and he helped with some great suggestions for my group of 16. Most people these days aren't properly trained for customer service and often roll their eyes if they see a huge group like ours. He helped suggest what tickets we should get and didn't hesitate to be helpful. I personally don't think the vip tickets are worth it.. unless you want to try all the rides but fair warning the grave digger wait is long. The ride itself is 3 minutes long but set up is around 15 min maybe and only takes 6 people so even though our group was behind 2 others it took almost a half hour. It's virtual reality and part of the vip tickets. Otherwise I do think in general it is fun entertainment for all ages

  • 4/5 Danyell 6 months ago on Google
    Loved this place, has different exhibits than the one in Gatlinburg so that was nice. Seemed to have a staff shortage so some things weren't open/ available. The machines in the beginning didn't seem to work accurate for the weather quizzes. We went right in with no line, parking was easy and close. Saved money by purchasing on groupon.

  • 5/5 Kasey 11 months ago on Google
    A great place to take the family, especially for kiddos! The exhibits are science-y and educational, but still fun. But, they also have laser tag, a ropes course, and a couple of indoor rides. (Some do have weight/height limits, so always double check!) Overall, had lots of fun! We had a family of almost 10 with us, and we all had a blast! Will definitely try to come back soon

  • 3/5 Chantel Cardoso J. 1 year ago on Google
    3 stars only because their weight limits online are different than what is in person, rides run 225 pounds to 250 pounds (besides the monster truck and the rope course which are 300 lbs), and also because their vending machines for 20 oz drinks are $3 prices, and 10 cents extra if using a card BUT I WAS CHARGED $4.10 a drink. I was refunded my ticket since I couldn’t do much due to the weight limits, by Troy or Tony the manager who was nice. The place was clean and the kids had a great time. I forgot to ask how long the refund would take to get back on my card, and want to know why drinks were charged a dollar more for each, but no one is answering the phone. I was hung up on after waiting 8 minutes, now I’m on hold on again. We paid $226 for 3 adult & 3 child all VIP tickets. Fun for the kids, but won’t be back.

  • 4/5 Taylor M. 1 year ago on Google
    Most definitely a very cool place! We went on a day it was raining! All the things to learn about was fun! But it definitely wasn’t worth what we paid. The price is way to high.

  • 5/5 Reverend Emily M. 11 months ago on Google
    Pretty cool place to visit. Tons of interactive activites. It was very busy when we went. Several schools were on field trips (the kiddos were friendly and respectful there was just alot of them). Just wish there was a little more for smaller kids to interact with. My daughter loved the sand area and bubbles the most. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Definitely worth the experience and we didn't even do the extra cool stuff so we will be back!

  • 5/5 Mandy D. 10 months ago on Google
    So much fun with our kids, really enjoyed this stop on vacation, and the souvenir shop was affordable. 10/10 highly recommend

  • 5/5 Lucy S. 1 year ago on Google
    I LOVED this place. I had so much with my children. The third floor was their favorite but the first was mime with the cool little rides there. The trippy tunnel at the end had us all, both, freaked out but laughing so hard. I recommend every family shoukd visit this place. The staff were so friendly and helpful and were very kind and understanding with my children, especially my two year old who was terrified when she saw the building was upside down. So much family fun for every member of the family. The food inside was amazing and very tasty. Best pizza I had in a while.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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