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Morgan’s Wonderland to
Open for 2015 Season Feb. 27,
Spotlight New Neighbor
and Partner
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San
Antonio, TX – February 2015 / Newsmaker Alert / Opening ceremonies
at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, will put young patients and staff from the
Children’s Rehabilitation Institute of Teletón USA (CRIT USA) in
the spotlight and help officially launch the 2015 season at Morgan’s
Wonderland, the world’s first ultra-accessible theme park designed
with special-needs individuals in mind and built for everyone’s enjoyment.
Located
adjacent to Morgan’s Wonderland, CRIT USA opened this past November and
is already treating 600 children with neurological, muscular and skeletal
disabilities from 41 states across the U. S. and five other countries.
“We’re
delighted to welcome CRIT USA patients, parents and caregivers,” said Ron
Morander, Morgan’s Wonderland general manager. “And we’re privileged and
proud of the fact that CRIT USA will utilize Morgan’s Wonderland facilities
in the rehabilitation and healing process.”
The
opening-day festivities will include remarks by Gordon Hartman, who along
with wife Maggie created Morgan’s Wonderland; entertainment by the Mistick
Legion Drumline; a chain of friendship with CRIT USA patients and Monarch
Academy at Morgan’s Wonderland students joining hands; a release of colorful
butterflies; and a parade for guests through the 25-acre park.
“Morgan’s
Wonderland will enable us to carry over therapeutic activities and exercises
outside the rehab setting,” said Ricardo Guzmán, CRIT USA CEO. “For
example, the park’s playgrounds can play an important role in physical
therapy, supplementing strengthening and climbing activities in a fun atmosphere.
The park also will be extremely valuable in a wide range of occupational
and speech therapy interventions.”
Opening-weekend
hours will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday,
Feb. 28; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 1. Morgan’s Wonderland also
will be open daily for spring break from March 6 through 15. For the latest
on park days and hours or operation, admission information and special
events, visit www.MorgansWonderland.com.
Celebration
of the park’s 5th birthday and the 25th anniversary of the Americans With
Disabilities Act will be themes throughout the 2015 season. Details of
a Friday, April 10, Morgan’s Wonderland birthday party will be announced
soon.
“Morgan’s
Wonderland held its grand opening April 10, 2010, with NBA legend David
Robinson and actress Eva Longoria as special guests,” Morander said. “Since
then, we’ve welcomed more than 500,000 guests from all 50 states and 54
other countries. And recently, VactionalHomeRentals.com, an affiliate of
TripAdvisor, named Morgan’s Wonderland the ‘best family attraction’ in
Texas.”
Offering
more than 25 elements including rides, playgrounds and gardens for everyone’s
enjoyment, Morgan’s Wonderland is the center of a family fun destination
now known as Wonderland, Texas. The former Longhorn Quarry is also the
location of Toyota Field, home of the North American Soccer League champions,
the San Antonio Scorpions; the STAR (South Texas Area Regional) Soccer
Complex, with 13 first-class fields for tournament and league play; and
Monarch Academy, a school for students with special needs next door to
Morgan’s Wonderland.
Net
profits from the Scorpions, Toyota Field and STAR Soccer help non-profit
Morgan’s Wonderland meet its financial obligations as well as expand services
and programs for the special-needs community.
The
inspiration for Morgan’s Wonderland came from the Hartmans’ 21-year-old
daughter Morgan. Her soaring spirit despite personal challenges sparked
within them a deep desire to create a haven not only for those with special
needs but also for their families, caregivers, invited friends and the
general public.
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“Inclusion
is the overarching objective for Morgan’s Wonderland,” Gordon Hartman explained.
“Our vision is to play an instrumental role in helping establish more ultra-accessible
family fun parks throughout the nation and the world.”
Comprised
of high school seniors and older, the Mistick Legion Drumline performs
regularly at Traders Village in San Antonio and at special events throughout
the community. The group also seeks to inspire young percussion players.
For more information, visit www.mistickdrumline.com.
Morgan’s
Wonderland is located in Northeast San Antonio a half-mile west of IH 35
at the intersection of Wurzbach Parkway and Thousand Oaks Drive. In addition
to visiting the park’s website (www.MorgansWonderland.com),
interested individuals can call 210-495-5888 for more information.
Contact:|
Bob
McCullough, APR
Public
Relations Director
Morgan’s
Wonderland
210-637-3418
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