Beyond The Lens! Family Fun
Beyond The Lens! Family Fun
4.5
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Beyond The Lens! Family Fun introduces Branson’s newest attraction FlyRide! Be one of the first to experience the feeling of flight as soar over 22 national landmarks! Spin 360 degrees with Flip Zone. Also enjoy Beyond The Lens exploring the mysteries of history with cutting-edge family-friendly gaming. Its 30,000 square foot facility houses interactive exhibits like 2-minute escape rooms, the JFK Conspiracy, the Hunt for Bigfoot, Virtual reality and Augmented Reality games, and an alien egg ball pit. There are also tons of incredible opportunities for photos, like becoming a life-size Barbie Doll, G.I. Joe, sit in the Oval Office in Washington D.C, hang out with the Royal Family, or take a selfie on L.A.'s Rodeo Drive.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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- Joe BShawnee, Kansas4 contributionsLots of Fun, but Long Wait Times for FlyrideFirst time visit for the holidays and we decided to get the holiday package. You get both flyrides, and the museum for the whole day. They paged us via text 15 min before the ride. The time you are scheduled it NOT when the ride STARTS. It's when you get in line. You then wait another 15 min. If you queue like we did, you're gonna wait 30 min. This was not explained and led to super unhappy kids. Of course we also had to tolerate all the jerks in line who voiced their opinion. We would totally come again, but we're not doing Flyride. It was just a time sucker. All in, we stayed for almost five hours.Thank you for visiting! We apologize for any inconvenience. The holidays do bring larger crowds. We are really happy to hear you enjoyed the exhibits.Written December 12, 2022This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited December 2022Traveled with familyWritten December 10, 2022
- vicki mBoerne, Texas35 contributionsNeeds managementWe actually went twice. The first time we did the whole package and we had to ask for an attendant on 2 items that needed someone to set them up we went again just for the games. $100.00 but thought it would be worth it if we could play a lot. We again experienced one of the virtual games being down. One of them the strap for the headset was broken amd that was already broke on our first visit and not repaired. At the virtual plank game again no attendant so had to find someone again. They said they would send someone over. We waited 30 minutes amd still no one. We finally left and on the way out I asked someone about it and was told they would get Someone there when they could. We will Not go backThank you for visiting. We are sorry that you didn't receive a 5 star experience and would like to learn more on your visit. Please reach out to our Operations Manager at 417-337-9333. We strive to provide an amazing experience for all of our guests and would like to hear your recommendations on how we can improve.Written December 19, 2022This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited December 2022Traveled on businessWritten December 18, 2022
- Sheila HRobinson, Illinois26 contributionsFlyride was awesomeIf you do nothing else in here, at least do this, it is worth it. As for the rest of the place, half of the games don't work and some of the ones that do, you really have no control over. Some of the activities were closed, I understand that things break down, but you should probably work on getting them fixed so I get my monies worth on a ticket I paid for to do everything in the place.Thank you for visiting! We are glad you enjoyed FlyRide! We would like to learn more about the rest of your experience and invite you to contact our Operations Manager at 417-337-9333.Written June 12, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited June 2023Written June 10, 2023
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Pebe D
105 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
More than 50% of the exhibits didn't work. We spent 30 min in the whole thing just walking through because so much wasnt working. The FlyRide was fun but it was only 15 min of.the entire visit so it's really not worth stopping to do that when there are so many other options of things to do in Branson. We can't in good conscience recommend anyone spending the money to go. It was very disappointing.
Written 1 October 2023
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Thank you for visiting. We are sorry to here you did not have a 5 Star experience. We would like to learn more about your time with us and invite you to contact our Operations Manager at 417-337-9333.
Written 4 October 2023
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EmmesseyX
York, PA131 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
I expect we were probably at the older end of the range that this place will appeal to. Much of the content was nostalgic for us - video games from our childhood but playable using modern tech. It was fun and interesting. Plenty of games and interactive exhibits to hold our attention. The FlyRide experience was good and worth the add-on price. I don't believe I'd pay the solo price for just FlyRide - do the combo or nothing would be my advice.
Written 21 September 2023
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Thank you for visiting! We love seeing ALL ages having interactive fun with us!
Written 25 September 2023
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RosemountChick
Portsmouth, OH716 contributions
Beyond the lens was not good at all. Based on that alone I’d give it 1 star but we thought the fly ride was kind of neat so I gave them an extra star for that. We got our tickets from the purple building which includes the fly ride so it’s cheaper if you get them through there (Branson 2 for 1 tickets). I honestly would not recommend beyond the lens attraction. It took us 30 mins to go through it and it was boring. A few photo ops, a few arcade games, a few museum exhibits on jfk, Michael Jackson and princess Diana (which doesn’t entertain kids at all). The only hi light was the fly ride- It was pretty neat. I think if you are looking for cool photo ops you’d be better off going to the Hollywood wax museum.
Written 19 August 2023
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Thank you for visiting! We are sorry you did not have a 5 Star experience. We do like to get more detailed feedback from our guest and invite you to contact our Operations Manager at 417-337-9333.
Written 21 August 2023
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teresa s
5 contributions
Aug 2023
Both attractions were worth every penny spent. The giant size retro video games were the best. Will highly recommend to any one I know going to Branson.
Written 10 August 2023
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Thank you! We really appreciate the review and recommendation!
Written 21 August 2023
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Jamie 'Sturm' W
1 contribution
Not worth the money. Roughly $150 (family of four) to play a few games and see a few attractions. Many of the interactive attractions didn't work. Traveled with a 10 and 13 year old. We were over the entire place within a half an hour. Spend your money elsewhere. For another hundred dollars for the family, you can go to Silver Dollar City for an entire day!
Written 9 August 2023
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Thank you for visiting! We are sorry to hear you did not have a 5 Star experience and invite you to contact our Operations Manager at 417-337-9333 to share more about your time with us.
Written 21 August 2023
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Hal Jordan
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
Had a *decent* time. FlyRide was impressive, but frustrating. BTL was *barely* worth it. Neat idea, but too many of attractions were out of order and they were grossly understaffed. Don't need to pay extra for FlipZone.
Written 2 August 2023
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Thank you for visiting. We would like to visit with you more about your experience and invite you to contact our Operations Manager at 417-337-9333.
Written 7 August 2023
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Tabitha S
Poteau, OK48 contributions
Got there early and it was worth going at opening time! The later in the day, the busier it got. So many things to do and see! We have 2 teen boys and they both loved it! Definitely recommend and will return! From carnival style games to Bigfoot info, scavenger hunt, very small escape room and the flight, we enjoyed it all!
Written 26 July 2023
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Love this! Thank you! We love seeing teens having fun with their parents! We appreciate the review and the recommendations!
Written 31 July 2023
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JonathanMurray20
Jonesboro, AR47 contributions
This place is a hidden gem. It offers fun for all ages of family members. You can pose for selfies, play physical games, virtual games, console games, and arcade games. There are interactive virtual reality games ranging from sitting to walking around with googles on. You can be the president. Make sure to do the flying simulator over America as it was awesome! No need to pay an extra $4 for the Trampoline area as the main area is at least 2-hours of fun if you really participate.
Written 26 July 2023
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Wow! Thank you for the great review! We are so happy to hear you had a great time with us!
Written 31 July 2023
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DONNA M
16 contributions
Aug 2022
This was very interesting ride. We flew over many types of scenery . One part we were even lightly sprayed with water as we went over a body of water. I'd recommend this for the young and old.
Written 25 July 2023
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Thank you for the recommendation! FlyRide is very popular for sure!
Written 31 July 2023
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Melissa Y
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Family
Please, don’t waste your precious vacation moments. This is place is terrible… even when you buy online they won’t give you a time. When you get there, you have to wait for hours…. Then the machine breaks… and the employees are hateful.
The ride might be amazing… but after coming 3 times, we never made it there. I understand machines break.. but the rudeness is uncalled for.
Just trust me and don’t waste your time! There are so many better things to do in Branson!
The ride might be amazing… but after coming 3 times, we never made it there. I understand machines break.. but the rudeness is uncalled for.
Just trust me and don’t waste your time! There are so many better things to do in Branson!
Written 24 July 2023
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We would like to visit wit you more about your experience. Please reach out to our Operations Manager at 417-337-9333. Thank you!
Written 31 July 2023
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One of the commenters mentioned a rope and pulley system for the Sky ride. Is there a weight limit?
Beverly W.
Lexington, MS156 contributions
Do you see the pictures they took for free? Also can you take your own photos with your phone?
Larry F
Branson, MO2 contributions
Yes you can see them and yes you may take your own!
momofj3
momofj326 contributions
Does the VIP pass include everything offered or do you have to pay for each thing inside separately? Is there food inside?
Rachel Cooper
Summersville, MO22 contributions
We got a Combo ticket which let us do 2 rides and walk through the entire center. Other than a video game, I didn’t see any extra things to pay for.
Caitebeth
Drasco, AR35 contributions
Would a Toddler enjoy this? Is it easy access for a stroller?
TopwaterBass
Centralia, MO109 contributions
Yes, you could have a stroller. There are some things a toddler could do.
PHYLLIS V
11 contributions
Would people over 70 enjoy this place
Dwayne & Sunny
1 contribution
Yes I think they would. They have alot of interesting history and fun facts that I think older people will enjoy.
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