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Kids will be encouraged to play in the dirt at Grapevine’s Dig World

As featured on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” the Katy-based construction-themed park is opening in Grapevine Mills Mall early next year.

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Dig World will remain open during light rain, unless heavy rainfall or lightning within 5 miles occurs.

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On March 14, Houston entrepreneur Jacob Robinson appeared before the panel of investors on ABC’s “Shark Tank” to present his idea of a kids’ construction-themed amusement park. Dig World is a place for kids to play with real-life-sized construction equipment in a safe environment. The concept caught the eye of investor Robert Herjavec, who offered $200,000 for 10% equity in the company.

Early next year, Robinson’s park is coming to DFW and will open inside the Grapevine Mills Mall. Let’s dig into the details.

Games and attractions

Dig World comes with many attractions you won’t find at any other park, including a mini-excavator dig, Lego pick-up, pond fishing, cone pick-up, exca-putter, and a rubber ducky pick-up. Note: Rides are restricted by height, not age. All excavator games require solo drivers to be 42″ or taller and lap riders to be 32″ or taller.

There’ll also be a skid steer track, UTV course, a boom lift, playground, yard games, a sandbox, gem mining, and a turf field.

Buying tickets

Although tickets to Dig World Grapevine are not available yet, you can buy tickets to Dig World Katy online. Two-hour general admission starts at $29.99, with annual passes starting at $49.99. Select add-ons are available, including a kids’ hard hat and safety vest. All kids under 2 are free.

Dig World also invites kids and families to celebrate their birthdays and corporate events at the park.

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