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Morganās Wonderland reopens following $6.5 million expansion project
Read full article: Morganās Wonderland reopens following $6.5 million expansion projectMorganās Wonderland reopened Monday following a huge expansion project that added four new attractions and made upgrades throughout the accessible, inclusive park.
Morganās Wonderland membership, season pass holders get free admission to SeaWorld SA through Jan. 2
Read full article: Morganās Wonderland membership, season pass holders get free admission to SeaWorld SA through Jan. 2People with 2023 memberships and season passes to Morganās Wonderland can get free admission to SeaWorld San Antonio between Nov. 9 and Jan. 2.
Spursā rookies sign autographs, teach basketball skills to kids at Morganās Wonderland
Read full article: Spursā rookies sign autographs, teach basketball skills to kids at Morganās WonderlandThe San Antonio Spursā three first-round draft picks made their first official community appearance on Wednesday, playing basketball and signing autographs for kids at Morganās Wonderland.
Artists asked to design pieces for new Morganās Wonderland building
Read full article: Artists asked to design pieces for new Morganās Wonderland buildingGet ready to bust out your Bob Ross skills because Morganās Wonderland is looking for 35 artists to feature original paintings in the new Multi-Assistance Center (MAC).
After retreating from the bond process, Texas Biomed gets $10 million for infrastructure through ARPA
Read full article: After retreating from the bond process, Texas Biomed gets $10 million for infrastructure through ARPADespite vocal opposition from animal rights activists and others, city council voted Thursday to give $10 million to Texas Biomedical Research Institute for infrastructure improvements at its campus.
Tonight at 7 p.m.: KSATās Adam Caskey hosts Morganās Wonderland gala āCelebrating A World of Inclusionā
Read full article: Tonight at 7 p.m.: KSATās Adam Caskey hosts Morganās Wonderland gala āCelebrating A World of InclusionāOn Friday at 7 p.m., KSAT meteorologist Adam Caskey is hosting the 12th annual gala for local nonprofit Morganās Wonderland. The event will be broadcast live on KSAT 12 and streamed on KSAT.com and our streaming platforms.
2021 Special Olympics Summer Games at Morganās Wonderland canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic
Read full article: 2021 Special Olympics Summer Games at Morganās Wonderland canceled due to COVID-19 pandemicFor the second consecutive year, the Special Olympics Summer Games in San Antonio have been postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, officials announced Tuesday.
Special Olympics Texas annual Summer Games in need of volunteers for event happening in September
Read full article: Special Olympics Texas annual Summer Games in need of volunteers for event happening in SeptemberSpecial Olympics Texasā (SOTX) annual Summer Games will once again be held in San Antonio.
Morganās Wonderland debuts ultra-accessible sports complex
Read full article: Morganās Wonderland debuts ultra-accessible sports complexVisitors can play throughout the 30 different court or field combinations for sports including baseball and softball, tennis, pickleball, football, basketball and volleyball.
Gordon Hartman Foundation will distribute COVID-19 vaccines to special-needs families on Thursday
Read full article: Gordon Hartman Foundation will distribute COVID-19 vaccines to special-needs families on ThursdayVaccines are prioritized for those with special needs. The Gordon Hartman Foundation will distribute the COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday. The distribution event will take place at Morganās Wonderland, 5223 David Edwards Drive, from 4 to 7 p.m., according to an announcement by the park. āPriority will be given to those with special needs,ā a release states. Also on KSAT:Morganās Wonderland reopens after a year-long hiatus due to COVID-19AdSpecial Olympics postpones 2021 Summer Games at Morganās Wonderland due to COVID-19 pandemicPfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine protects younger teens
Interested in volunteering? This inclusive nonprofit could use your help
Read full article: Interested in volunteering? This inclusive nonprofit could use your helpMorganās Wonderland is now open for the 2021 season, and needs support from the community by recruiting volunteers to tackle multiple projects and help the group regain its momentum. āCurrently, weāre seeking MorganāsWonderland volunteers, but in the future, there will be opportunities at Morganās Inspiration Island splash park, Morganās Wonderland Sports complex and soon-to-open Morganās Wonderland Camp,ā said Brooke Kearney, Chief Mission Officer for the Morganās Wonderland Inclusion Foundation. āWe look forward to a fun and joyful year where we can make memories together and limit the spread of COVID-19,ā said a representative for Morganās Wonderland. Safety precautionsTo limit person-to-person interaction and to assist with park capacity, Morganās Wonderland is requiring tickets to be purchased online prior to your visit. AdGuests who fail to respect safety guidelines will be asked to leave and consider returning when these measures are no longer in place.
Morganās Wonderland reopens after a year-long hiatus due to COVID-19
Read full article: Morganās Wonderland reopens after a year-long hiatus due to COVID-19SAN ANTONIO ā This month marks one year since Morganās Wonderland has been shutdown due to the pandemic. āWe have talked to doctors, weāve talked to professors, weāve talked to physicians, you name it,ā Jessica Lizardo, general manager at Morganās Wonderland said. AdThere may not be any new rides to debut at Morganās Wonderland, but the staff said the biggest addition will be the joy families bring to the park. The theme park will continue to follow CDC, sate and local government guidelines. To plan your visit to Morganās Wonderland, click here.
Inclusive park to reopen just in time for spring break
Read full article: Inclusive park to reopen just in time for spring breakMorganās Wonderland is looking forward to opening on Friday, March 5 for its 12th season. As the worldās first theme park of its kind, Ultra-Accessible Morganās Wonderland has always been committed to the health and safety of its guests and staff. In accordance with CDC, state and local government guidelines, the park has modified policies and procedures around the park. Safety precautionsTo limit person-to-person interaction and to assist with park capacity, Morganās Wonderland is requiring tickets to be purchased online prior to your visit. Guests who fail to respect our safety guidelines will be asked to leave and consider returning when these measures are no longer in place.
Emergency fund established to help San Antonians affected by winter storm
Read full article: Emergency fund established to help San Antonians affected by winter stormSAN ANTONIO ā An emergency fund was set up Monday to help San Antonio residents recover from last weekās devastating winter storm. āOur research indicates the greatest needs right now are food, water and shelter,ā Hartman said. A companion relief effort, SAWSā Community Pipe Repair Fund, has been established to help pay for urgently-needed plumbing repairs, said San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg. AdThe fund will provide help for San Antonio Water System residential customers in Bexar County who suffered water pipe damage in their homes due to the storm, Nirenberg said. āThe program will prioritize emergency pipe repair that risks causing harm to life, health or safety of the occupants,ā Nirenberg said.
Special Olympics postpones 2021 Summer Games at Morganās Wonderland due to COVID-19 pandemic
Read full article: Special Olympics postpones 2021 Summer Games at Morganās Wonderland due to COVID-19 pandemicSAN ANTONIO ā The 2021 Special Olympics Summer Games scheduled at Morganās Wonderland for April 29 through May 2 have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, officials with Special Olympics Texas announced Tuesday. The decision was made to āensure the safety and health of all attendees,ā Special Olympics Texas CEO Tim Martin said. āNaturally, weāre disappointed that the lingering coronavirus outbreak has altered plans for the 2021 Summer Games,ā said Ron Morander, CEO of the Morganās Wonderland Inclusion Foundation. A decision on a later date will be determined and updates on the Summer Games will be available at https://www.sotx.org/summergames. In the meantime, after being closed for approximately a year because of COVID-19, Morganās Wonderland plans to reopen to guests on March 5.
Morganās Wonderland announces 2021 opening dates for theme park, sports complex
Read full article: Morganās Wonderland announces 2021 opening dates for theme park, sports complexMorganās Wonderland will remain closed through 2020 due to coronavirus pandemicSAN ANTONIO ā Morganās Wonderland, a San Antonio theme park built for people of all abilities, will reopen in spring 2021 after having been closed for a year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The theme park announced that guests will be able to return on Friday, March 5. The following day, Morganās Wonderland Sports will officially debut its Super Sports Expo, a 3-acre complex that includes courts and fields for baseball, softball, tennis, pickleball, football, basketball and volleyball. Located at 5025 near Morganās Wonderland, the sports center also has an 8,000-square-foot pavilion for performances or other events. āSimilar COVID-19 safeguards will be in place at new Morganās Wonderland Sports.āāMore Fun in ā21ā is the theme for the re-opening of the park.
Multi-Assistance Center aimed at providing care for people with special needs set to open in 2022
Read full article: Multi-Assistance Center aimed at providing care for people with special needs set to open in 2022The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. The COVID-19 pandemic may have temporarily closed Morganās Wonderland in 2020, but work is still going on to make it bigger and better, spreading its message for inclusion. Morganās Wonderland has several projects in the works right now, including the Multi-Assistance Center. The MAC, as itās also known, is set for construction in late January with 165,000 square feet. Morganās Wonderland is anticipating opening its doors in mid-2022 for The MAC.
This online giving tree is the perfect way to spread kindness this holiday season
Read full article: This online giving tree is the perfect way to spread kindness this holiday seasonThe advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. SAN ANTONIO ā The COVID-19 pandemic may have closed Morganās Wonderland, but that has not stopped the nonprofit from continuing its mission of inclusion. This year, the group is offering an Online Giving Tree and is asking the community to consider purchasing a gift within your means to donate to Morganās Wonderland, or to purchase an item from its Amazon Wishlist. Holiday gift-giving support will allow Morganās Wonderland to continue to impact many lives well into next year. To register for the Online Giving Tree, click or tap here.
This online giving tree is the perfect way to spread kindness this holiday season
Read full article: This online giving tree is the perfect way to spread kindness this holiday seasonSAN ANTONIO ā The COVID-19 pandemic may have closed Morganās Wonderland, but that has not stopped the nonprofit from continuing its mission of inclusion. This year, the group is offering an Online Giving Tree and is asking the community to consider purchasing a gift within your means to donate to Morganās Wonderland or purchase an item from its Amazon Wishlist. Holiday gift-giving support will allow Morganās Wonderland to continue to impact many lives well into 2021. The nonprofit group is also holding a virtual Snowball 5K on Dec. 19. To register for the Online Giving Tree, click or tap here.
Morganās Wonderland opens first inclusive field
Read full article: Morganās Wonderland opens first inclusive fieldSAN ANTONIO ā Morganās Wonderland is once again ensuring that everyone can play together by teaming up with the YMCA on Sunday to open its first ever inclusive field. The field allows anyone, regardless of their physical or mental ability, to play on it. According to a statement by the park, the field is capable of hosting baseball and softball games. You can watch the full story in the video player above. Related: Morganās Wonderland celebrates 10th anniversary with virtual gala
This virtual program aims to help family members, caregivers dealing with people who suffer from Alzheimerās
Read full article: This virtual program aims to help family members, caregivers dealing with people who suffer from AlzheimerāsThe advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. Morganās Wonderland may be closed due to the pandemic, but that doesnāt mean you canāt stay connected to the park and the resources it provides. Following the success of the parkās virtual Memory Matters Meetup program, the park is now launching MemorAbility, a virtual program for family members and caregivers of individuals with special needs who may also be dealing with Alzheimerās disease-related dementias. Many of the staff members are Dementia Friends certified through Dementia Friends USA, an organization that advocates in changing the way people think, act and talk about dementia.
Weekend plans? This Halloween drive-thru event is set for Saturday
Read full article: Weekend plans? This Halloween drive-thru event is set for SaturdayParents, if you need something fun to do with the kids, thereās a fun and safe drive-thru event coming up. The people at Morganās Wonderland invite you to join them for a Halloween Drive-Thru on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Morganās Wonderland, the worldās first fully inclusive, ultra-accessible nonprofit theme park, is currently closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Donations can be dropped off inside Morganās Wonderland Welcome Center, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Morganās Wonderland staff and volunteers will be following COVID-19 CDC guidelines.
Morganās Wonderland founder talks coronavirus impact ahead of virtual gala
Read full article: Morganās Wonderland founder talks coronavirus impact ahead of virtual galaSAN ANTONIO ā Gordon Hartman, the founder of Morganās Wonderland, the worldās first ultra-inclusive theme park, has felt the devastating effects of the coronavirus pandemic first hand. And itās allowed me an opportunity to now be involved in giving plasma, which is so desperately needed.āBut Hartman said the Morganās Wonderland community has also felt the impact. Theyāve put on parades, home visits and now a huge KSAT community virtual gala. Because there are so many people who are involved with Morganās Wonderland, not just here in San Antonio, but throughout the state, throughout the country,ā he said. The virtual gala is happening from 7 to 8 p.m., on Friday, Sept. 25.
River parade, tree lighting officially kick off holiday season in San Antonio
Read full article: River parade, tree lighting officially kick off holiday season in San AntonioSAN ANTONIO ā Thanksgiving has come and gone, but itās starting to feel a lot like Christmas here in San Antonio. Folks celebrated the holiday season downtown with the Christmas tree lighting at Travis Park and the 39th Annual Holiday River Parade on Friday. Organizers said it was a year-long effort, and this year was the best one yet. Morganās Wonderland kicks off annual Christmas celebrationDozens of artists were at the event to represent different parts of Texas. This yearās ceremony also incorporated a new feature: an ice rink, which will remain open until Jan. 31.