Overall, I think this hotel is best for families with young children who don’t get caught up in the game and just enjoy the water park and other activities. It would be much improved if all items were on the lowest three floors, and if there was actually a challenge to solving the riddles.

By the time we left, I was so glad this torture was over. I dreamed all night that I was still doing quests. My daughter became so obsessed with doing the quests that she didn’t want to do anything else and whined constantly when we made her swim or go to the clock tower show. And the elevators are slow so the kids want to take the “Hidden Stairway,” which is just the stairs next to the elevators. We stayed on four, then would go up to six to start a quest, usually down to one for the first clue, then sometimes up to six, down to two, up to eight, etc. I had read lots of reviews with parents complaining about going up and down stairs during the game and thought, “What a bunch of whiners!” I enjoy being active and was looking forward to it. I had thought that we’d have to actually think about riddles and things, but no, there is a riddle but the floor and item are bolded so no. So it’s basically a glorified scavenger hunt. So, you start on floor one or six by choosing a quest, and then you have a booklet that tells you where everything is. I had read the other reviews, but still wasn’t sure what to expect. This time, our 8-year-old seemed like the perfect person for it, so we purchased two wands but one game ( our son didn’t care about the game). It’s really for kids who are elementary age and above, although you can get a wand without the game for younger kids. MagiQuest game: We did not do this the first time we went, and didn’t feel like we missed out. Kids love the bunk beds and sleeping area, but it’s not closed off so we bring a big sheet to hang over the doorway to help. We’ve stayed in a kid kamp and Wolf den suite and they were similar. Also, there are people everywhere, and the kids are going to almost run into you while they rush around. There is a second bank of elevators that is rarely used at the end of the long hallway. The longest line is always on the second floor, which is the lobby floor. Here are some things to be ready for: The main elevators are almost always hard to use, especially in the afternoon and especially on the weekend. The staff is really helpful and they work hard - I noticed them several times helping out a guest even if they didn’t work on that area. I love the family atmosphere - there are so many kids everywhere, of all ages. The kids previously were 4 and 5, now are 7 and 8. This was our second trip, the last one being the December before Covid hit.

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