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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.
Morganās Wonderland adding new attractions for largest expansion yet
Read full article: Morganās Wonderland adding new attractions for largest expansion yetMorganās Wonderland will undergo its largest expansion yet by adding four new attractions and making upgrades throughout the accessible, inclusive park.
Stars of āThe Lost Boysā will ascend on San Antonio this weekend
Read full article: Stars of āThe Lost Boysā will ascend on San Antonio this weekendThe cast of the iconic 80s movie āThe Lost Boysā will ascend on San Antonio this weekend at the Wonderland of the Americas for an event dubbed the āSummer of Santa Carlaā in celebration of the movieās 35th anniversary.
Woodlawn Theatre moving into old Bijou Theater space, changing name
Read full article: Woodlawn Theatre moving into old Bijou Theater space, changing nameSan Antonioās iconic Woodlawn Theatre is relocating to the Wonderland of the Americas in early 2023, enabling the non-profit performing arts organization to broaden its programming and outreach for the next few years.
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).
One year later, University Health COVID-19 vaccine site to remain open to meet growing demand
Read full article: One year later, University Health COVID-19 vaccine site to remain open to meet growing demandWhatās next for the mass vaccination clinic as the omicron surge continues and approval from the CDC is pending for kids as young as 12 to get a booster?
Morganās Wonderland Snowball 5K/1K is happening Saturday
Read full article: Morganās Wonderland Snowball 5K/1K is happening SaturdayGuests can also expect holiday shows, Christmas light displays, and pictures with Santa during Morganās Wonderland āA Wonderland Christmasā on select evenings through Dec. 23.
Despite high demand for COVID-19 vaccine for children in San Antonio, spots still available
Read full article: Despite high demand for COVID-19 vaccine for children in San Antonio, spots still availableAppointments for the childrenās COVID-19 vaccine are still available each day this week at University Health's mass clinic.
Metro Health director reports 18 new COVID-19 deaths in Bexar County
Read full article: Metro Health director reports 18 new COVID-19 deaths in Bexar CountyEighteen new COVID-19 deaths were reported during Thursdayās COVID-19 briefing, bringing the total to 4,426 in the Bexar County area, according to Claude Jacob, Metro Health director.
University Health reopens Wonderland of the Americas mall vaccination site to administer COVID-19 boosters
Read full article: University Health reopens Wonderland of the Americas mall vaccination site to administer COVID-19 boostersUniversity Health on Friday reopened the Wonderland of the Americas mall COVID-19 vaccination site to administer Pfizer booster shots.
Morganās Wonderland seeks nominees for Wall of Fame
Read full article: Morganās Wonderland seeks nominees for Wall of FameMorganās Wonderland is looking to add five new names to its Wall of Fame and is currently taking nominations for its 2021 class of heroes, according to a recent press release.
University Healthās COVID-19 clinic at Wonderland of the Americas will close after Friday
Read full article: University Healthās COVID-19 clinic at Wonderland of the Americas will close after FridayFriday is the final day for University Healthās COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Wonderland of the Americas.
June 11 is the last day to get first dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Wonderland of the Americas
Read full article: June 11 is the last day to get first dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Wonderland of the AmericasIf you are thinking about getting a COVID-19 vaccine at the Wonderland of the Americas, time is running out.
VIA still offering free transportation to COVID-19 vaccination sites
Read full article: VIA still offering free transportation to COVID-19 vaccination sitesVIA Metropolitan Transit continues to offer free transportation for anyone traveling to or from an appointment at a city or county-sponsored COVID-19 vaccination site, including the Alamodome and the Wonderland of the Americas mall.
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.
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 to open at limited capacity for spring break
Read full article: Morganās Wonderland to open at limited capacity for spring breakSAN ANTONIO ā Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Morganās Wonderland, an inclusive San Antonio theme park built for people of all abilities, was forced to temporarily close. To kick off the new year, the theme park proudly announced that guests will be able to return on Friday, March 5, just in time for spring break. The nonprofit is also introducing its latest addition, Morganās Wonderland Camp. Located on the northern outskirts of San Antonio, near the intersection of Bulverde and Evans roads, nonprofit Morganās Wonderland Camp is only a 20-minute drive from Morganās Wonderland. Guests will be required to buy tickets online before visiting the theme park, due to capacity limits.
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.
VIA Metropolitan Transit to offer complimentary transportation to vaccination sites
Read full article: VIA Metropolitan Transit to offer complimentary transportation to vaccination sitesStarting on Monday, VIA Metropolitan Transit will offer complimentary transportation for any person traveling to or from an appointment at a city/county-sponsored COVID-19 vaccination site. This includes regular bus service, VIA Link, and VIAtrans paratransit service. Registered VIAtrans customers must schedule their trip in accordance with VIAtrans policies and procedures by phone or online. āVIA offers this fare-assistance program as part of our mission to āconnect our communityā and ensure people can reach critical destinations and services, using safe, reliable public transportation options,ā VIA President/CEO Jeffrey C. Arndt said. RELATED: Two COVID-19 vaccination sites coming to San Antonioās South Side, West Side
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.
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.
Nonprofitās new sports complex to offer 28 courts for people of all ages, abilities
Read full article: Nonprofitās new sports complex to offer 28 courts for people of all ages, abilitiesThe views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. While Morganās Wonderland made the difficult decision to close for the remainder of the 2020 season due to COVID-19, that included delaying the grand opening of Morganās Wonderland Sports. Morganās Wonderland Sports is a three-acre ultra-accessible sports complex, offering fitness and fun for athletes of all ages and all abilities, the group said. āItās the latest addition to our growing āfamilyā of ultra-accessible, fully inclusive facilities for those with and without special needs,ā said Gordon Hartman, CEO and founder of Morganās Wonderland. āJust like Morganās Wonderland, we are ultra-inclusive and we all about inclusion," said Brooke Matula, recreation therapy director for Morganās Wonderland Sports.
Northwest Side restaurant told to remove dead pests, receives low health score
Read full article: Northwest Side restaurant told to remove dead pests, receives low health scoreSAN ANTONIO ā A restaurant near Wonderland of the Americas Mall had to be instructed to remove dead pests from its premises this month during a routine health inspection. Spice Fine Indian Cuisine, located in the 3700 block of NW Loop 410, received a score of 76 while also racking up violations that included having fly sticky traps in its kitchen and using food containers that were damaged. To see more health inspection scores and to go Behind the Kitchen Door with Dillon Collier, click HERE for our special section. Score Guide:100-90 = A (Very Good to Acceptable)89-80 = B (Acceptable to Marginal)79 or lower = C (Marginal to Poor)Metro Health indicates that scores of 69 or lower are failing scoresOther scores this week:Scooped Cookie Dough Bar, 15900 La Cantera Pkwy., 100Brew Bros., 7403 Leslie Rd., 98The Jingu House, 3853 N. St. Maryās, 98La Luna Azul Restaurant, 2433 Austin Hwy., 98Rocotoās Sabor Latino Grill, 10555 Culebra Rd., 98Papa Johnās Pizza, 11823 Culebra Rd., 97Sushiholic, 11619 Bandera Rd., 97Bill Miller BBQ, 7140 NW Loop 410, 96Mariposa Groceries, 1438 W. Mariposa Dr., 96Powerhouse Bakery, 4902 Golden Quail, 96El Burrito Tapatio, 5600 Walzem Rd., 94Magottās Grocery & Market, 92Wrigleyville Grill, 602 NW Loop 410, 92Circle K, 5439 Evers Rd., 89Heavenly Gourmet, 5005 West Ave., 88Pompeii Italian Grill, 16109 Nacogdoches Rd., 86Smoothie King, 11411 Bandera Rd., 86Thai Hut Bistro, 3111 TPC Pkwy., 84Tioās Tex-Mex, 9390 Huebner Rd., 82Spice Fine Indian Cuisine, 3720 NW Loop 410, 76For food establishment complaints in the city of San Antonio, send an email to Metro Health or call 210-207-8853. Check out more restaurant scores by clicking here.
Celebrate a decade of difference in Morganās Wonderland virtual gala
Read full article: Celebrate a decade of difference in Morganās Wonderland virtual galaSAN ANTONIO ā KSAT Community is partnering with Morganās Wonderland tonight to celebrate the parkās 10th birthday. Morganās Wonderland virtual gala will broadcast on KSAT12 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. along with Adam Caskey as the host. I live life, l love life, I love acting and I like to advocate thatās what inclusion is about. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Morganās Wonderland made the difficult decision to remain closed for the remainder of 2020. The closure of the nonprofit parks will have a dramatic economic impact ā a loss estimated at more than $1.3 million, according to Morganās Wonderland.
KSAT Community spotlight: Morganās Wonderland āCheers to Ten Yearsā virtual gala
Read full article: KSAT Community spotlight: Morganās Wonderland āCheers to Ten Yearsā virtual galaSAN ANTONIO ā Mark your calendars, youāre invited to Morganās Wonderland āCheers to Ten Yearsā Virtual Gala! This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Morganās Wonderland has decided to gather together apart for its annual gala. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Morganās Wonderland made the difficult decision to remain closed for the remainder of 2020. Morgan's WonderlandāAs a nonprofit organization, Morganās Wonderland relies on our community to support us in growing our mission of inclusion,ā said Gordon Hartman, founder of Morganās Wonderland. āYour generosity will benefit our new Morganās Wonderland Inclusion Foundation (MWIF), which has been created to support the entire Morganās Wonderland āfamilyā including Morganās Wonderland, Morganās Inspiration Island, Morganās Wonderland Sports, Morganās Wonderland Camp and the Multi-Assistance Center at Morganās Wonderland or The MAC,ā Hartman said.
Limited slots remain open for Morganās Wonderland blood drive
Read full article: Limited slots remain open for Morganās Wonderland blood driveSAN ANTONIO ā Day 1 of the Morganās Wonderland blood drive is complete, and organizers hope to have just as good a turnaround for the driveās second day. The blood drive is in partnership with the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center (STBTC). Morganās Wonderland staff members say they know this is a community need with which they can assist. "Due to COVID-19, right now giving blood and donating blood is extremely important to our community," Morgan's Wonderland Chief Missions Officer Brooke Kearney said. Click here for the link to sign up for the blood drive.