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Full Throttle Adventures: Speed, Thrills, and Family Fun

Find Your Family Fun at Full Throttle Adrenaline Park in Monroeville, PA

By Sam Papa, Macaroni Dad February 23, 2024

Full Throttle Adrenaline Park is the ultimate playground for thrill-seekers, and stepping into this place is like diving headfirst into an ocean of excitement. As soon as you walk through the doors, you can practically feel the buzz in the air. Right in front of you is this badass go-kart track that promises a serious adrenaline rush. And if you glance to the right, there's a prize counter that's practically calling your name, surrounded by a bunch of axe throwing cages that are just begging for someone to show off their precision and power.


We were hosted by Full Throttle Adrenaline Park, but all opinions are our own.




Try keeping kids away from this prize wall!

Keep going past the kitchen smells, and you stumble upon the smash room – a place where you can let loose and release all that pent-up stress - sounds like an ideal parents night out to me!. 



Oh, and the video games? They're not your run-of-the-mill stuff; they managed to keep us all laughing and having a good time. 

When we first got there, Chase, the manager, gave us the grand tour. He was as welcoming as the place itself, walking us through all the cool stuff they had. Armed with the Adrenaline Pass, we were ready to dive into everything Full Throttle had on the menu.


This party room coupled with all the attractions make this a perfect place to have a kids' birthday party!

My kids, aged 7 and 11, were all about the go-karts. We headed to the track, where an employee explained the race screen overhead. After a quick gear-up, we were ready to roll. The kids had to wait a bit because of safety stuff, but it didn't dampen the excitement one bit. Even with the kid-friendly adjustment, those karts were fast, giving me a taste of my younger days and turning my kids into little adrenaline junkies.


Getting geared up to smoke these guys

Yeah, I scored a victory in the first race, but the real joy was in the whole experience. Between races, we dived into video games and the kids went after those sweet prizes. My son, against the odds, nailed the crane game and snagged a crazy 1,000 tickets. His first move? Checking with his sister on what prize she wanted. It was all about that family camaraderie Full Throttle fosters.


Check out that leaderboard!

After three races, we were beat but happy. Navigating the track took some effort, especially when you had to look out for the younger racers. Those karts were smooth, but you needed to be on your game.




Full Throttle Adrenaline Park wasn't just a day out; it was a damn adventure. Speed, strategy, and sibling bonding – it had it all. We left that place itching for the next visit, already planning our next dose of adrenaline!






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