1. Where is The Glow House? At Kawana Shoppingworld, outside near the Woolworths entrance, at 119 Point Cartwright Drive, Buddina. It moved here from Maleny, where it ran as Glow Wild Paint Party.
2. How long is a session? 60 minutes. That includes a 10-minute safety briefing, then 50 minutes of play.
3. How much does it cost? $45 for off-peak weekdays during school term and $55 for weekends and school holidays [CONFIRM per participant].
4. What ages is it suitable for? Ages 18 months and up, with 18 months–12 years recommended. Children under 18 months can’t enter, because everyone inside must be a booked participant.
5. Do adults have to pay and join in? Yes. Every adult who enters books as a participant and joins in. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
6. Can grandparents or siblings come and watch? No. There’s no spectator area. Non-participating adults and children are asked to drop off and come back at the end of the session. The rest of Kawana Shoppingworld is right there while you wait.
7. What actually happens inside? After a safety briefing, you explore a glowing living room, bubble bathroom, garden slide room, potion kitchen and toy-filled bedroom at your own pace. You can paint the walls, furniture, toys and each other.
8. Is it staff-led? No, it’s self-guided. Staff run the safety briefing, then families explore together, and adults supervise the children in their care.
9. What’s the “messy surprise”? A different messy element is added each session. It changes regularly, so it’s not announced in advance.
10. Will it be the same if we come back? No. Rooms, sensory features and surprises change regularly.
11. Is this the same as the old Glow Wild Paint Party? Same operator, same glow paint concept, but expanded from a single room into a multi-room house at a new location.
12. Is there a shower afterwards? No. The Glow Wash Room has individual basins and wash cloths, and it’s in a public area. Wear swimmers under your clothes and bring a towel and a full change of clothes. Most paint comes off, but expect a little colour to stay on some kids.
13. What should we bring? A full change of clothes, at least one towel per person, a wet bag for messy clothes, and old swimwear to wear underneath.
14. Are there toilets and baby change facilities? on-site at The Glow House, or Kawana Shoppingworld facilities, and the walking distance]
15. Is there pram parking?
16. What’s the parking situation? Kawana Shoppingworld car park details, nearest entrance and any time limits]
17. Is it wheelchair and mobility accessible? Note that floors become slippery during play. Companion Card holders must book by phone on 0413 826 222.
18. Is it sensory-friendly? The rooms use UV lighting, and there’s lots of tactile play. Headphones and goggles are provided and optional to use. [CONFIRM noise level and quieter session options, if any]
19. Is the paint safe? Yes. All materials are non-toxic, water-based and kid-safe, including Kadink Fluorescent and Mont Marte poster paints. If anyone has sensitive skin, allergies or a skin condition, consider this before booking, because paint will get on skin.
20. Will the paint come out of our clothes? It washes off skin easily. For clothes, wear things you’re happy to lose to the paint.
21. Is it slippery? Yes, surfaces get slippery. Shoes must be worn, and disposable shoe covers are provided.
22. Is it OK if I’m pregnant or my child has epilepsy? It’s not recommended, because of the slippery surfaces and UV lighting.
23. Can we take photos? Yes, phones are allowed at your own risk. A waterproof pouch is a good idea.
24. Can we book a private group or party? Yes. Private group bookings are available – take a look here.
25. How is this different from a regular kids’ paint class? There’s no table, no project and no “paint on the paper” rule. The whole house is the canvas, adults paint too, and it’s a sensory play session rather than a craft lesson.
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