Discovery Cube Orange County
Hit the Discovery Cube early, before 11. The hands-on exhibits keep kids moving for three hours straight. Go for the climbing wall and the motion simulator. Grab lunch at the cafe inside so you don't lose your table.
Buy tickets online the night before. The parking lot fills by 11 AM on weekends. The Shake Shack next door is your backup lunch plan.
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