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Jubilee Cake Studio’s Mini Mansions: The Ultimate Indoor Play Place

Harrisburg & the West Shore Area's Indoor Play Place You Still Need to Know About! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‚πŸ°

By Rachael Benion, publisher, Macaroni KID Harrisburg and West Shore January 31, 2025

Parents, we need to talk. If you haven’t taken your kids to Jubilee Cake Studio’s Mini Mansions yet, what are you even doing?! This is hands down the best thing to happen to the West Shore for families in years, and somehow, not enough people know about it! Consider this your official PSA.


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An Indoor Play Space That Takes the Cake (Pun Absolutely Intended) πŸŽ‚

We needed this. BADLY. Between endless rainy days, too-cold-to-function mornings, and the never-ending chaos of keeping kids entertained, we’ve all been searching for an indoor play space that isn’t just an overpriced arcade or a germ-filled ball pit. Well, it’s here, and it’s everything we dreamed of.

From the moment the KIDcrew stormed in (and I do mean stormed—these kids were READY), it was clear that this wasn’t just another play area. This is a mini town built for adventure, packed with interactive, creative, and downright adorable play spaces. We’re talking:

🏑 Mini Mansions Galore!
βœ” A Veterinary Office where stuffed animals get top-tier medical care
βœ” A Sweet Shop/Ice Cream Parlor (my personal dream house, TBH)
βœ” A Retro Diner straight out of a 1950s classic
βœ” A Mini Market where tiny shoppers wreak adorable havoc
βœ” A Children’s Performance Stage for all those “Mom, watch this!” moments
βœ” A Multilevel Firehouse With a Slide that might just be your kid’s new obsession
βœ” A 13-Foot Pirate Ship (yes, really) for high-seas adventures
βœ” A Tug Boat, Barn, Construction Site, and Even a Dinosaur!

Why Parents Will Love It Just as Much as Kids ❀️

While the kids are living their best mini grown-up lives, parents can actually relax for once. The space is clean, safe, and thoughtfully designed to keep kids entertained while still being manageable for us exhausted caretakers. Plus, there’s coffee. β˜• Good coffee. (IYKYK.)

And if, like me, you live for good mac & cheese—Mac Attack Noodles is right inside. Parents, this is not an afterthought food court situation. This is next-level cheesy goodness, and you’d be doing yourself a disservice if you didn’t get some.

Expert Mom Tips (Because I’ve Learned the Hard Way)

βœ… Be ready to purchase grippy socks on your first visit—people, it's really not that big of a deal. They keep your kiddo from slipping and help keep the place clean. Why this is a sticking point for so many parents, I will never understand. And they’re cheap! I promise the good folks at Jubilee aren’t trying to break you with sock profits.

βœ… Save room for mac & cheese—seriously, do it.

βœ… Prepare for resistance when leaving—good luck getting your kids out the door without negotiations.

TL;DR: Get There ASAP

This is still one of the best-kept secrets for family fun in the West Shore. Whether you need a fun indoor play spot, a break from the house, or just an excuse to eat gourmet cupcakes while your kids entertain themselves, Jubilee’s Mini Mansions is IT.

🏑 Admission: $15 per child (discounts for siblings!)
🎟️ Mini Play Passes Available (get 10 admissions for half the price!)
🍴 Mac & cheese and coffee on site = WINNING

So, what are you waiting for?! Grab the kids, embrace the grippy socks, and come experience the ultimate play space! See you there! πŸ‘βœ¨


Upcoming Workshops & Events at Jubilee

Family-friendly events, night out without the kids, cake decorating workshops and MORE!
Please note: These are JUST events at Jubilee Cake Studio. Click here for our complete calendar.



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