Sony Pictures Entertainment is bringing Wonderverse, the studio’s first immersive entertainment center, to Oak Brook.
Wonderverse guests can step beyond the screen of their favorite Sony movies and video games — like “Uncharted,” “Ghostbusters,” “Jumanji” and more — and enjoy VR experiences, arcade games, escape rooms and themed dining experiences based on popular Sony entertainment.
Quick details about Wonderverse
- Opens Jan. 11
- Address: 2310 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook
- Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-midnight.
- Note: Only guests 21+ may enter after 8 p.m. on Friday-Saturday.
- Cost: Admission is free. Individual attractions are priced at $6-$35.
- Parking: Free parking available at Oakbrook Center
The immersive experience is best suited for older kids who may have some familiarity with the movies and games incorporated into the entertainment offerings. There is no admission fee and attractions are priced individually, which means you can customize your experience to your family’s preferences each time you visit.
Attraction highlights include an “Uncharted”-themed escape room; VR experiences based on “Ghostbusters” and “Jumanji: Reverse the Curse” and “Zombieland” bumper cars.
Families can enjoy a meal, desserts and cocktails at the Commissary Restaurant. Grown-ups looking for an exciting date night can enjoy themed cocktails, mocktails and light bites at the Commissary Bar.
Other things to do with kids in Oak Brook
- Putt around at Puttshack. The exciting indoor mini-golf place combines technology and mini games with the classic game of putt putt.
- Get your game on at Activate Games, a high-tech experience that combines fitness with interactive gaming.
- See a family-friendly theater production at Drury Lane Theatre.
- Visit the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Arts. Discover one-of-a-kind treasures and art and science marvels. Admission is free on Wednesdays.
- From burgers at Shake Shack to Italian plates at Maggiano’s Little Italy and fine dining at Wildfire, Oakbrook Center is home to some fantastic family restaurants with great options for kids.
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