Enchanted Forest

This was the one the kids were waiting for! Weird, surreal, knockoff fun, perhaps the best description for the place was provided by hubby, who said it made him think of MacDowells, the fictitious restaurant in «Coming to America». Which is to say, Enchanted Forest has a wee bit of knockoff syndrome, but done well. Honestly, a few of the characters in the Storybook Land Trail are exact representations of character designs from the House of Walt, to the point where I didn’t want to take photos and get them in trouble. You’ll see adaptations of Aurora, Maleficent, and the Evil Queen from Snow White (with slight crown modifications). There’s a light show that might be the weeist bit like a mini World of Color, and a bobsled ride («Ice Mountain», haha) that actually is a better ride than that by which it was surely inspired (Yep, I said it. M-​horn is too jerky). The Haunted House is legit, and scared the dickens out of my 8-​year old. The log ride was a fun amphibious ride, going from a roller coaster to flume ride. That said, do NOT make the same mistake we did and purchase unlimited ride bracelets. They were certainly not worth it for hubby and I, and we could have done fine (and saved a whole lot of money) going carnival style. Also, don’t expect this to take all day. We arrived around 1:00 p.m. and were done around 4:00. And we saw the whole thing. This was fortunate, since it was a particularly hot day. Staff is friendly and everyone there is very laid-​back. Very different theme park experience for us, but the kiddies really enjoyed it! My only major critique (and it’s a big one) is that in one of the back trail areas there are a bunch of old tin signs posted, one of which features the Confederate Flag. At a time during the summer when this was a super-​high profile and emotionally-​charged issue, I would expect the park to be a bit more sensitive. It really took the wind out of my sails, and took me out of my fantasy frame of mind. Which, if you’re operating a place for escapism, is definitely not something that should happen. Enchanted Forest, do away with the Stars and Bars and you might get my return business someday.

This place is fantastic! We bought the $ 25 bracelets for access to every ride — we more than got our money’s worth. Never at any time did I feel that I was being ‘ripped off’ — excellent value — including the food and the extras like photos. The staff had great attitudes, and looked like they genuinely enjoyed working there. This will becoming an annual outing for my family and I. Just wonderful.

I can’t believe I haven’t reviewed this place. I’ve come here three or four times every year, but it never gets old. This place is great for smaller kids to teenagers and I’ve seen adult on dates here too! There is something for everyone. There are storybook figures scattered throughout the premises. It has an old fashioned feel to it but in a good way.
Everything is well taken care of, no paint chipping off. Yes, there is a funky old plaster smell but I don’t think there’s anything you can do about that. I also like there are rides, this time we did the water log ride and it was so much fun! I do recommend having a parent sit with the kids and not kid together and parents together. I also really appreciate that they allow you to bring your own food and drinks. As more people have food allergies and dietary restrictions, I think this is a great option. There are lots of tables you can sit with your family and have your lunch.
There are rides too, roller coasters, bumper cars, etc. It’s probably better to buy a bracelet if you’re going to go on a lot of the rides but i think the coasters are excluded in the prices of the bracelets. I also really appreciate that they’ll refund your money back for all the tickets you didn’t use at the end of your visit. What a score. If you have kids, come to this place!

Was there today for the first time in 25 years. I thought he place would be tired and run down, and i was totally wrong.
The grounds are immaculate, I never saw one piece of trash on the ground, everything has a fresh or recent coat of paint on it, the old attractions are just as fun as I remember, the new attractions were great, the staff all were polite and cheerful, the food good and cheap; what else do you want???
We decided to not get the ride bracelet and instead just bought tickets for 4 big rides which saved at least $ 10; so was $ 25 total per adult for admission and 14 tickets. Not too shabby at all.

Came here with my work and the kids all seemed to love it! It’s just like I remember nearly 15 years ago when I was here last.
I love the Bobsled ride still and the Log Ride is pretty good too! I got soaked because the other two in my log chickened out and ducked!
I also loved the new Mondor ride. It’s very high tech and was quite fun. Wish we had more time to go on it a few more times though!
All the kids and I really enjoyed the Emperor’s New Clothes which was fantastic as always!
Only downside was the Magic Waterfall was broken when we were there. That’s always relaxing and enjoyable after climbing those hills!

If I wasn’t so busy I’d write the review this park deserves, but, in short, this is a fantastic Oregon landmark with history and years of love and imagination poured into it.
If you want your kids to grow up with a sense of Wonder, this is the place to take them. It’s not the largest theme park, so if you were thinking about staying from open to close you might run out of original things to do, but what it lacks in quantity it makes up in quality.
This is the perfect way to spend a long afternoon with your young child on a sunny summer day.
P. S. Save the underground Fantasy Fountain show for last. It the perfect way to wrap up a day at the Enchanted Forest.

My girlfriend and I went here today from 1pm-​5pm, and it was awesome.
The admission and bracelet for unlimited rides came out to $ 36 a person, but considering what you get, it’s a pretty great deal.
The facilities are surprisingly clean and fresh, but they still have the awesomely creepy attractions that have only aged like fine wine.
The rides were great, especially the Log ride and the Bobsled. They’re deceptively epic.
The food was one of the best parts because it was unbelievably cheap for a theme park.
I got a cheeseburger and a side of nachos fries for about $ 6. Churros were $ 2. And a double scoop of ice cream in a cup was $ 4.25
We also went to the scheduled play they had (Emperor’s New Clothes), where the actors were legit and had great comedic timing.
Lastly, the atmosphere was perfect (partly due to us going on a weekday I assume).
The staff and employees were all very nice and seemed legitimately happy to be working there, and were nice to adults and kids alike.
We did everything at The Enchanted Forest, short of rides that were for small children only. And it was a totally great time. I haven’t been here since I was about 7 years old, and it actually was better now at age 26 then before. Enchanted Forest rocks!

Another great time here. It is always nice but this visit, everything was immaculate, freshly painted, and well detailed. We met the owner who was working on detailing a façade on one of the buildings. A very nice older gentleman who puts his heart into this place. We always get the ride passes, as the challenge of mondor calls frequently! For those who are bargain hunting, have you been to Disneyland lately? This place is more than reasonable. As usual, the live shows are fun and well done.

Great place for the kids! Don’t buy the unlimited ride pass though… In my opinion the is not enough rides there to justify the price.

Date visited: July 9, 2015
We have wanted to stop numerous times so this trip my wife and I stopped here for the 7 y/​o to stretch her legs not knowing what to expect at her reaction — both my wife and I had been here many times many, many years ago but our daughters experiences have been primarily Disney in nature…
Her reaction was perfect; extreme excitement and wonder at where the story book setting would take her next. The staff was all friendly and acting professional, more than expected for a simple «roadside» attraction. While the park has been in transition since first opening in the 1970’s the park has continued to make changes and update many locations throughout however some of the original park characteristics can be seen and felt.
There are some «amusement rides» but we avoided them this time for fear we would never get the 7 y/​o off them to continue our journey — my older daughters enjoyed them when we went there in the 1990’s, especially the log ride!
While not something we had to worry about, we feel it is important to note the setting is along a hillside with many steep pathways making access with strollers challenging at some locations so be prepared for other modes of transport for the real little ones.
We will be back again when traveling north along I-​5 — it is a special place for the kid in all of us!

As we’re driving up North to Vancouver, we came across a billboard, Come and see the Enchanted Forest! The theme of nursery rhymes and magical wonders. Reasonable price, descent rides, but mostly designed for children.

On Tuesday, June 23, 2015 (my son’s fifth birthday), my wife and I took our two children to the park. We had been there five years before, when our daughter was three, and it was time to go back. This was the first time we had gone on a birthday. The children had a wonderful time exploring the entire place and going on the rides (they both rode the Ice Mountain roller coaster without adults!). «Who needs Disneyland?» my wife asked. «This is right here!»
But the reason I was moved to post is an employee named Cole. As we waited for friends to leave the park, Cole and I chatted. He asked if we had received a «birthday button». «I don’t even know what that is,» I said. He got on a telephone and said one was coming right up. Soon a large button appeared reading, «Enchanted Forest, Happy birthday! Lucas, Age 5.» I told Cole that it is a personal connection and caring touch like his that gains loyal customers and builds precious memories. I was moved almost to tears by the joy my son felt, and I told Cole it was my favorite moment from the day. He was also kind enough to consent to be photographed with Lucas and allow me to post it here. Cole, you are a great ambassador to young people and a credit to the Enchanted Forest. Thank you, Enchanted Forest, for hiring, training, and employing such caring staff.
I am uploading the picture of Lucas and Cole. It speaks more than I can.

I wasn’t sure what to expect, it seems like theme parks are a bit hard to get right, but we had a wonderful day with our kids. The Enchanted Forest is a real gem.
The rides were all excellent with a nice blend of little rides for smaller kids and more exciting rides for older kids.
The staff was super friendly and helpful.
The theater was hilarious, the whole audience was cracking up.
The park itself is lovely, immaculate landscaping, tons of little areas to explore and play. We went from open to close but we could have spent more time there.
Highly recommended.

My girls loved this place. Personally, I was taken back to the early 80’s. Yes, the park is funky, has old paint and most of the props were hand made 30+ years ago. But, that’s what makes the place so awesome! The staff are very friendly. You definitely get a family feel here. I love how they will buy back your unused ride tickets. Who does that anymore? The story of the owner building this place, brick by brick is incredible and makes the experience that much better. Overall, I think this park is best for kids aged 3 to 12. However, parents can truly have a good time here, too. The log ride is exciting enough for adults, too.
One bit of advice, pack your own lunch. The food is not too impressive.

One part odd roadside attraction, one part theme park — all parts amazing.
The Enchanted Forest was created by one man with a dream to provide some quality amusement for his kids. His determination paid off — in a beautiful hodgepodge of fairy tale, folklore and wild west themed interactive sculptures and/​or rides. All set within the rainforest-​like conditions of the Willamette Valley.
Is it sometimes creepy? Oh yes, especially when the animatronic blackbirds appear from the four-​and-​twenty-​blackbirds pie. Is it sometimes corny? Oh yes, there is a majestic watershow that features spurts of neon-​lit water accompanied by an orchestral soundtrack, all meant to entertain you while eating hotdogs and buttered popcorn. Is it sometimes worth going to? The answer is: ALL THE TIME. Who could resist revisiting tales told of witches, dwarves, tuffets and crooked men in their equally crooked homes?! Trust us, it is an interrobang-​worthy situation.
Great for kids, great for sardonic hipsters and best for adults looking for enchantment — or at least a strange diversion off of Interstate 5.

Lovvvvvveeee it here. The staff is so nice they even let us back in after closing to find my phone. Its such a fun date place. Leave the kids and find your inner child. If you skip any rides just make sure you do the log ride its the best one. The gift shops has the coolest unique things all for cheap. The creator really loves what he does and you can tell. My ONLY complaints is the unlimited ride bracelets need to be about ten dollars cheaper. If its $ 25 in addition to an $ 11 admission that’s way to steep for only having 3 adult rides I mean really $ 35 per person… ouch.

I love to visit enchanted forest and have been doing so for 20 years. Not much has changed as far as remodel goes but it has been maintained. Adult tickets are $ 9.75 a pop and and each ride ticket is 95 cents. You can sell the tickets you don’t use back at the end of your visit if you wish and entry is for the full day so come and go as you like. You can also bring your own food in which is great because you beat the fast fried expensive food.
Be sure to check out the water show it’s a great place to entertain kids over a snack and offer Adults a mini break.

Tip: DO NOT WASTE 25 $ ON THE ALL YOU CAN RIDE BRACELETS! There are only three rides that are worth riding and they really aren’t good enough to warrant riding more than once. If you pay cash for the three rides you will save 13 $ and have the same experience.

The Enchanted Forest is exactly that! I’m an Oregonian and visited for the first time this weekend. Love, love, love! I wish I’d been sooner. A state treasure, in my opinion. I understand why people say that it shouldn’t be compared to Disneyland… but I also say, why not?!
Do NOT listen to reviews that call this park run-​down. It is lovingly maintained and spotlessly clean. Yes, yes, some of the displays show their age, but I found that endearing, not off-​putting. C’mon, people! New and shiny doesn’t equate to better and funner. (I think that we even saw Roger Tofte, the creator, working on the Humpty-​Dumpty remodel right as we were leaving. I kind of wish I had asked him for his autograph.) The employees we encountered were ALL unfailingly cheerful and polite, and very good sports. You try standing in a huge, dark shoe, helping crazy, amped-​up little kids climb onto green rugs for a totally awesome ride down a yellow slide.
We adored the uphill fairy tale walk, with the lovely, tree branch handrails, the charming displays and statuary, and the enchanting Snow White mine/​cave. Our 4-​year old daughter went through the fairy tale walk three times, and wanted to do it again!
The rides really are wonderful. We went on all of them… Ice Mountain, log ride, bumper cars, The Challenge of Mondor!?! I mean, seriously, these are great! I have a feeling that if they were actually visible from the freeway, this place would be overrun (so keep them hidden). The little blue bobsled on Ice Mountain is like climbing into a 1983 time capsule; I was completely thrilled when they lowered the plastic lid/​cover. Am I in a star fighter, or a bobsled, or a stereo turntable? Oh, I don’t care, just get this thing going! The Challenge of Mondor is a Zelda-​like lark, and the soundtrack is quite magical. All of the music throughout the park was perfect, actually. Kept the magical mood firmly intact without being overpowering or annoying. The log ride was just a big huge smile factory, while waiting in line, on the actual ride, watching from the observation deck. Fabulous!
The not-​over-​stuffed souvenir shop made me happy; lots of cute trinkets, some by local artists, and everything at darned reasonable prices. We bought a mermaid stuffed toy and a totally awesome feathery dream catcher (again, so very 1983) all for under $ 20. The vendors and stores were subtle and inviting – almost hidden – rather than pushy or unrelenting (hello, Disneyland). There were many pretty picnic tables tucked up on the hillside and you’re allowed to bring in your own food and eat in the shade. Joy!
Disneyland is its own flavor of enchantment; I love it there, too. But The Enchanted Forest is simply a marvelous family experience that shouldn’t be missed. Quiet and sweet in a way that big ol’ Disneyland can’t be, it feels like the park is part of the forest and vice versa.
For the people that dislike this place… I simply say, more Enchanted Forest for me! The rest of us will cherish and enjoy it. Lots and lots and lots.

Enchanted Forest is simply charming! I am 22 and begged to go here, and I’m so happy I did!
It’s not only great for children, but wonderful for those young at heart (who said you need children to go here?!) Its really unique and really well thought up. Everybody is amazingly friendly! I give all the props to the man who thought it up. He’s a genius!
What was really fun, was doing all the fun little things they had put in for the children. Now, do NOT try to do this if you are any sort of tall. I’m 5’2″ and had trouble going through things like Alice’s Rabbit Hole. I had to do this weird crab walk/​crawl, but it was still wonderful. Its a wonderful way to relax, yet have a good time. I totally recommend going here if you have a couple hours to spare. Its cute.