Ala Moana Center continues to grow, with more than a dozen new merchants opening before the year ends.
Among its newest additions are MyGoKids and XTreme 7D Dark Rides, both geared toward families.
Here’s a quick look at what they have to offer:
MYGOKIDS
A convenient solution for parents, MyGoKids provides hourly childcare for kids ages 3-11 in a safe and entertaining environment. With more than 3,000 square feet of space, MyGoKids will feature a playground, toddler play area, arcade, rock-climbing wall, homework and tutor room, gym and basketball court and more.
“MyGoKids was designed from a parent’s standpoint and built with quality and care that provides parents with extra child care support to enrich their day-to-day lives,” said managing director Michael Tsang, “while providing their kids with innovating fun.”
>> Where: Street Level 1, Ewa Wing
>> When: Opening in the first half of November; 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
>> Cost: $20 to $25 per hour for walk-ins; $15 to $20 per hour with reservations (visit website for specials)
>> Info: 800-7109, mygokids.com
XTREME 7D DARK RIDES
The experiences blend a competitive interactive and reactive on-screen game into a dynamic motion ride. Grab targeting lasers and defend yourself in a haunted house infested with zombies, menacing aliens in a subway or robot cowboy outlaws in the Wild West. There’s a range of themes for ages 5-75.
“Families should check us out because it is a unique, fun and interactive thrill-riding experience that fuels the adrenaline rush in children and adults alike,” said general manager Justin Alpert.
>> Where: Upper Level 4
>> When: Opened Sept. 1; 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays (open to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays)
>> Cost: $8.99 to $23.99
>> Info: 450-2805, xtreme7d.com
