Wonderverse Presents Back to School Supply Drive Benefiting Enchanted BackPack
Wonderverse, Sony Pictures immersive dining and entertainment experience, located in Oakbrook Center, presents a new school supply drive with all items donated to Enchanted Backpack, the charity that provides fully stocked backpacks to children in need. Guests who donate $20 in new school supplies at Wonderverse will receive a $40 Play Card to experience Wonderverse’s arcade and attractions that range from escape rooms to virtual reality and racing simulations to bumper cars. Make that donation a new backpack and get a bonus $10 dining card.
Enchanted Backpack, a 501(c)3 organization, was started with the belief that all children deserve to have the tools they need to learn and excel and that all teachers deserve to have the support and materials to make their classrooms exciting learning centers. Enchanted Backpack was created over 50 years ago by the family that founded the Alberto Culver Company.
Wonderverse, the 45,000 square-foot thrilling, multi-function dining and entertainment space, hosts a hybrid of physical and immersive multimedia experiences, interactive installations, dynamic attractions, various props and photo ops, and themed dining experiences, and allows guests to enter imaginative worlds from popular films, television series, and video games. Sony films such as Ghostbusters, Uncharted, Jumanji, Bad Boys, Zombieland, and more are featured in activations including Uncharted: The Pursuit; Ghostbusters Virtual Reality Academy: Pacific Playland; Zombieland Bumper Cars; Jumanji: Reverse The Curse; Bad Boys Racing Club; and The Ghost Trap.
The restaurant at Wonderverse offers a diverse selection of modern American cuisine, meticulously curated by Chef Scott Donaldson. With a menu featuring a variety of innovative dishes, guests can expect a culinary experience that is out of this world. The restaurant at Wonderverse prepares guests to embark on a supernatural journey as they enter the Ghost Trap Speakeasy. This unique bar offers more than specially made cocktails, it promises an unforgettable experience for attendees and their fellow Ghostbusters. It is first-come, first-served at The Bar at Wonderverse, where guests can sip and savor light bites, tasty desserts, and unique cocktails/mocktails.
From happy hours and interactive experiences to trivia nights and live entertainment, Wonderverse has something for everyone. Adults can sip on half off cocktails during happy hour, held Monday through Friday from 4 pm to 6 pm. Every Wednesday from 6 pm to 8 pm, Wonderverse will host themed trivia nights where participants can showcase their Sony film knowledge on classics ranging from “Bad Boys” to “Ghostbusters.”
Admission to Wonderverse is free, with attractions priced for all to enjoy. It is recommended to book tickets in advance as availability may be limited. Guests under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age. For more information or to make reservations, visit WonderverseChicago.com or stay updated @WonderverseChicago. Wonderverse is located at 2310 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523, on Level 1 at Oakbrook Center, one of the nation’s top shopping destinations.d
