DIGITAL MAGAZINE VOL. 8 MARCH 2024
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Morgan’s Wonderland Official Grand Reopening!
March11th,2024–Over100eagerguestsflockedtothepark'sofficialgrand reopeningevent,greetedwithwarmwelcomesandadeliciousbreakfastspread. Asthefestivitiesunfolded,RichardPretlow(Morgan'sWonderlandPresident)took thestagetounveilthethrillingnewrides,whileGordanHartmanhimselfdelighted attendeeswithexcitingannouncementsaboutupcomingendeavors.Theevent markedthebeginningofour15thseasonandanunforgettablechapteratthepark!
Morgan’sWonderlandunveiled4newattractionstolaunchthepark’s2024Grand OpeningCelebration:NewYear,NewRides,NewJoy.The$6.5millionexpansion includesJette’sWonderBikes,4DMagicCinemaExperience-MarsCoaster,Pirate IslandCruises,andRocket’sSkyFlightAdventure.ComejoinusatMorgan's Wonderlandandbeamongthefirsttoembarkonthesethrillingadventures!
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New Year, New Rides, New Joy!!
Meet the Wonder Squad
Sportingtheirupdatedcostumes,(lefttoright)Jette,Rocket,X-Ray,andMorgan eachuniquelyembodythespiritofinclusivityandcelebratethediverseabilitiesof ourcommunity.
Check out Joy’s New Look!
Meetourrevampedbutterflymascot,showcasing anupdatedwingstyle,asleekersuit,anda beamingsmile-readytospreadjoyandexcitem witheveryflutter!
Inspiration Island Opens Ma
Morgan’sInspirationIslandiscomingbackandwillbebetter thanever!Ourvibranttropicalparadisefeaturessplashpads, theRiverBoatAdventureride,andthreetypesofrevolutionary waterproofwheelchairs.
Followingarefreshingfacelift,we'rethrilledtoannounceour reopeningonMay17th!Theparkwillbeopenonweekendsforthe restofthemonthwithfull-timeoperationsbeginninginJune.
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DAYOFGIVINGMARCH27th
March27thisyouropportunitytohelpraisefunds forourmissionofinclusion Whiletheoptionto roundupyourpurchaseanddonatewillbegoing onallmonth,JerseyMike'sissupportingMorgan's bydonating 100%oftheirsalesontheirDayof Giving Thanks,JerseyMike's,formakinga differenceinourcommunity,onesubatatime! SwingbyaSanAntoniolocationtoparticipate.
Giving Society Member - Alyson
“Morgan'sWonderlandwelcomedourfamilyintotheir EntertainmentDepartmentwhenourdaughter,Alyson, waslookingforopportunitiestoperform Shespreadthe messageofinclusionthroughShakespeareinthePark performances,soloandgroupperformanceswiththe InclusionFusionChoir,andwhileportrayingPrincess EsperanzaaspartoftheRoyalCourt.Theseprecious opportunitieshelpedAlysontogrowasanambassador andadvocate.Currently,Alysonisparticipatinginthe DisneyCollegePrograminOrlando,Florida,whereshe continuestospreadthemessageofinclusion.
AsAlyson'sparents,wearepassionateaboutsupporting Morgan'smissionofUltra-Accessible™inclusion.Weare membersofMorgan'sAdvocatesandtheGivingSociety JustlikeAlyson,itbringsmejoytospreadthemessageof inclusionasanAmbassadorforMorgan'sMulti-Assistance Center.OurMorgan’sAdvocatesareeliteadvocateswithin thecommunitywhowanttohelpusachieveour ultimategoal:improvethequalityoflifefor individualsofallagesandallabilitiesthrough initiativesthatproducefully-inclusive, Ultra-Accessible™experiences.”
-SamandRhondaMatson
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STRAPS Junior Wheelchair Basketball Tournament
Getinontheaction!TheSouthTexasRegionalAdaptiveandParaSportsprogram justwrappeduptheirthrilling6thannualjuniorwheelchairbasketballtournament onMarch2-3,2024.HostedaspartoftheJuniorWheelchairBasketballSouthwest ConferenceChampionship,sanctionedbytheNationalWheelchairBasketball Association,thiseventistheultimateshowdownbeforeNationalsinApril!With playersaged6-18battlingitoutacrosstwolocationsanddrawingover300 spectators,featuring11teams,24games,andofficiatedby5referees,theenergy waselectric!Can'twaittoseetheseincredibleathletesbringtheirA-gameto Nationals!
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Spurs Inclusive Basketball Season
AtMorgan'sSpursInclusiveSportsLeague,ourmissionistooffer top-tiersportstrainingforallyouth,regardlessofability.Ledby expertcoachesfromMorgan'sSportsandSpursSportsAcademy, ourleagueprovidesaninclusivecommunitywhereeveryparticipant, withorwithoutdisabilities,canthrive.UndertheguidanceofMorgan’sSports CertifiedTherapeuticRecreationSpecialists,ourprogramistailoredtopromote holisticdevelopment,enhancingsocial,emotional,andphysicalskills.Joinusas weempoweryoungathletestoreachtheirfullpotentialandcreatelasting memoriesonthecourt!
Texas Regional Games
Morgan’sSportsandMorgan’sWonderlandarethrilledtoannounceourongoing partnershipwithTexasParaSportsforthe13thTexasRegionalGames,settotake placerighthereinWonderland,TexasfromApril25thto28th.Thisexcitingevent willfeatureninesportsandwelcomeover200athleteswithphysicaldisabilities andvisualimpairments.Hostingsuchadiversearrayofsportsandtalented athleteswillnotonlyshowcasethespiritofcompetitionbutalsoraiseawareness andpromoteeducationabouttheopportunitiesavailablethroughourSouthTexas RegionalAdaptiveandParaSports(STRAPS)programatMorgan’sSports We're proudtoplayapartinthisinclusiveinitiative,empoweringindividualsofall abilitiestoparticipateandexcelinsportsandrecreation.
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University HealthAmbulatory Surgery Cent
GrandOpening–April2024!
InpartnershipwithUniversityHospital, SurgeryCenter(ASC)willofferout-pat forMACandcommunitymembers.
Allfiveoperatingroomsareequipped Imagingserviceswillalsobeavailable
Practice Without Pressure Upcoming Event
5210ThousandOaksDrive,SanAntonio,TX78233
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Formoreinformation,contact:Tina.Galindo@Morgans.org ToRegister,ContactyourNavigatorforaReferral!
Now Open!
SinceoursoftopeninginNovember,Morgan's Salonhasproudlyservedhundredsofguestsandvisitors. Weofferinnovativehairandnailservicesinawelcoming environmentforeveryone,includingindividualswithandwithout specialneedsanddisabilities.
HairCuts&Styling • SpecialEventStyling Manicures&Pedicures
Morgan‘sSalonpaysspecialattentiontodetail Weensureacomfortableand positiveexperienceforeveryone.Weuselow-to-no-fragranceproducts.Wecater toindividualswithsensorysensitivities.Headphonesareavailabletoprovide supportforthosewhobenefitfromreducedsensoryinput.
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Growth for Our Program Team
AtMorgan’sCamp,eachseasonbringsexciting newfaces,newskills,andnewstories.Inadditio toourfull-timeteam,weenlistseasonalstaff whoplayapivotalroleinorchestratingactivitie andensuringasafe,enjoyableenvironmentfor ourcampers.Avitalpartofeachseasonalstaff member'sexperienceisanemphasison professionaldevelopmentandoverallgrowth. ThisiswhereourProgramTeamcomesin…
Whilecampisundeniablyaplaceforfun,itisalsoaplaceforstafftocultivate independence,fosterconfidence,honeleadershipskills,anddevelopsocial abilities,amongothervaluabletraits
Recognizingtheimportanceofstaffdevelopment,ourProgramTeamspentthe pastyearmeticulouslycraftingaprofessionaldevelopmentcurriculumtailoredfor ourseasonalProgramInstructors.This10-weekprogram,runningfromFebruaryto May,offersablendofclassroom-styleinstructionandhands-onapplication, coveringarangeoftopicsfromcamp-specificskillstobroaderskillslikepublic speaking,crisismanagement,andbudgetbuilding.
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Morgans Hotel, Town Hall – Big Success!
Youspoke,andwelistened!AtMorgan's,weunderstandthateveryonedeserves theopportunitytotravelcomfortablyandwithoutbarriers That'swhywe'reexcited toannouncethecreationofagroundbreaking,Ultra-Accessible™,fully-inclusive hotel.ThisinnovativeprojectwillsurpassADAstandards,ensuringseamless accessibilityforindividualsofallabilitiesandages.Staytunedaswecontinueto prioritizeinclusivityandmaketraveldreamsarealityforeveryone!
IAAPA Hall of Fame Admittance!
January23rd,2024–GordonandMaggieHartman,thevisionarymindsbehindthe world-renownednonprofitMorgan’sWonderlandthemeparkandnumerousother initiativessupportingindividualswithspecialneedsanddisabilitieswereinducted intotheIAAPA(InternationalAssociationofAmusementParksandAttractions)Hall ofFameduringtheceremoniesinLasVegasonMarch3rd,2024.
IAAPA,foundedin1918,representsavibrantcommunityof globalattractionsprofessionalsandstandsasthe largestinternationaltradeassociationfor permanentattractions.
JoinusincelebratingtheHartmans’remarkable contributionstotheindustryandtheir unwaveringcommitmenttocreatinginclusive experiencesforall!
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