Pump It Up

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Don’t go to this place, they discriminate against children with disabilities, we used to frequent the place and now all the sudden they won’t allow my daughter to jump,

This is the third Pump It Up I’ve been to (with my kids, obviously). The others being in the city and in Glenview. It’s BY FAR the weakest. WAY too small, and the slides are about half the size as the other locations. The only reason I went to begin with was because I had a daily deal that I’m actually happy expired, because both my kids (7 and 4) had little interest in it. We were in the car longer one way than we spent there. Both did not want to be there. I recommend saving your money and find another, better Pump It Up.

Brand spanking new! The extremely popular Vernon Hills destination closed and this one in Gurnee opened up in its stead. I mean, we parents still need places to completely wear out our kids. How are we going to get them to sleep otherwise.
And so, we attended our first birthday party in this location. I say first because goodness knows it won’t be our last. It’s like a Mecca for birthday parties. And if you haven’t been to one, you either have teenagers, babies or your kid is so unpopular that she isn’t getting invited. (Oh, snap!)
If you don’t know what Pump It Up is, it’s a bunch of inflatable jumpies on steroids. There are the double slides, basketball court, obstacle course, boxing ring, softball range, shooting range (where you get to take down your «friends») and general «I just need to jump for an hour» ring. Oh. And did I mention the rock climbing wall complete with strap-​in gear?
They provide basic benches for parents who try to chit chat over the pounding music and have daydreams of when they can come back, jump around themselves while getting completely wasted. There’s definitely an untapped market here.
The party room is no frills except for the oversized blow-​up thrown for the birthday girl/​boy. But quite honestly. No one cares. There’s cake! And juice boxes! Is there anything else in life one could need?
I’m giving this place four stars simply because I am tired of siting my butt on those uncomfortable benches. I’m not some kid and my derrière requires more cushion. How about some comfortable seating for the old folks!!!
That said. This place is such an easy yes for any kid party.