{"id":363592,"date":"2026-07-07T04:37:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T04:37:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/363592\/"},"modified":"2026-07-07T04:37:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T04:37:31","slug":"just-outside-dallas-a-massive-2-acre-construction-theme-park-where-guests-can-operate-real-full-sized-excavators-opens-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/363592\/","title":{"rendered":"Just outside Dallas, a massive 2-acre construction theme park where guests can operate real full-sized excavators opens this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Dig it! Dig World is a unique, two-acre construction-themed adventure park opening this July near Grapevine Mills where kids and adults can safely operate real, full-sized construction equipment.<\/p>\n

Slated for its official grand opening on July 11, 2026, Dig World offers a hands-on experience designed to let families dig, drive, and build together in a simulated, safe job site environment.<\/p>\n

Guests can take the controls of actual machinery like excavators and skid steers, race through a mini tractor course, and try out \u201cThe Crusher,\u201d a pavement roller that flattens objects into souvenirs ad get elevated on a boom lift. There is also a special Dude Perfect Zone featuring construction-themed trick shots like boom-lift basketball and mini-excavator golf.<\/p>\n

A standard \u201cCrew Starter Pass\u201d general admission ticket is $30, which includes a reserved entrance time and unlimited play at standard attractions. Premium tickets with flexible entry and annual passes are also available, while kids 2 and under get in for free.<\/p>\n

\u201cI couldn\u2019t be more excited to launch Dig World in my hometown of DFW. We\u2019re combining real machinery, creative play and the power of partnership with Dude Perfect to create an unforgettable experience for families,\u201d said Alex Carroll, co-founder of Dig World. <\/p>\n

Anyone 3 and older must have a paid ticket to enter, and all guests under 16 need to be accompanied by an adult at all times. Guests must meet specific height requirements to operate the heavy machinery, though children under 32 inches can enjoy the non-machinery attractions.<\/p>\n

\u201cDig World brings something truly unique to our community \u2014 a place where kids and adults get behind the controls of real equipment in a safe, immersive environment, a kind of attraction that not only entertains but educates,\u201d said Grapevine Mills General Manager, Joe Szymaszek. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe look forward to next spring when this wonderful attraction opens. This is a special milestone, and we look forward to welcoming families from all across the United States.\u201d<\/p>\n

Once in operation, Dig World Grapevine will be available for birthday parties, corporate events, and field trips. <\/p>\n

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