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Winos and Dinos: A BYOB Backstage Pass into Animatronic Craft in Allen
An adults-only, two-hour evening at The Dinosaur Company that pairs a behind-the-scenes animatronics tour with BYO food and drink—this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Winos and Dinos: A BYOB Backstage Pass into Animatronic Craft in Allen.
At The Dinosaur Company in Allen, a family-run animatronics studio opens its warehouse to adults for a signature BYOB tour that blends studio access with social play: tables set for eating and drinking, hands-on encounters with life-sized creatures, and a close look at how prehistoric beasts and giant bugs are brought to life.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Inside an Animatronics Workshop
The core draw is a true behind-the-scenes tour of a world‑leader in animatronics: a walkthrough of the warehouse where guests learn the basics of how creatures are built from concept to finished movement.
BYOB Event Space and Pre‑tour Activities
Before the tour, tables are set for guests to enjoy their own food and drinks while participating in hosted activities—draw-a-dino stations, Triceratoss and adult coloring—setting a relaxed, social tone for the evening.
Touch, Photograph and Learn
Expect numerous opportunities to touch and photograph life‑size animatronic dinosaurs, giant bugs and prehistoric predators, and to ask questions about the mechanics and fabrication involved.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
This is an adult-only, convivial backstage experience: guests arrive to an event space set with tables for food and drink, try out light activities, then are led on a walking tour through the production areas to see how animatronic creatures are conceived and assembled—an intimate, hands-on peek at fabrication and movement.
THE BACKSTAGE
Inside an Animatronics Workshop
The core draw is a true behind-the-scenes tour of a world‑leader in animatronics: a walkthrough of the warehouse where guests learn the basics of how creatures are built from concept to finished movement.
THE SOCIAL SCENE
BYOB Event Space and Pre‑tour Activities
Before the tour, tables are set for guests to enjoy their own food and drinks while participating in hosted activities—draw-a-dino stations, Triceratoss and adult coloring—setting a relaxed, social tone for the evening.
THE ENCOUNTERS
Touch, Photograph and Learn
Expect numerous opportunities to touch and photograph life‑size animatronic dinosaurs, giant bugs and prehistoric predators, and to ask questions about the mechanics and fabrication involved.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening works for—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Doors open at 5:00 with the tour starting at 5:30 and the event concluding at 7:00; tickets are valid for the selected time only. Meeting location: 420 Century Pkwy., Allen, TX 75013.
This is BYOB: bring your preferred beverage and any food you wish to consume; tables are provided in the event space. Guests are asked to drink responsibly.
General-admission tickets for this adults-only event are priced at $24.50 per guest; these are group 'make-a-friend' tours—private tours are available as a daytime animatronic production tour option.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is this event adults-only?
Yes. All participants must be at least 21 years of age; this event is explicitly for adults only.
How long is the tour and what time does it run?
The event runs two hours total: doors open at 5:00, the tour begins at 5:30, and the event ends at 7:00. Tickets are valid for the selected time only.
Can I bring my own food and drink?
Yes. This is a BYOB event—bring your beverage of choice and food. Tables are set up for you to eat and drink before the tour.
What will we see on the tour?
Guests receive a behind-the-scenes overview of how animatronic creatures are made, with opportunities to touch and photograph life-sized dinosaurs, giant bugs and prehistoric predators.
Is the warehouse accessible and climate-controlled?
The warehouse is a working production space and is not heated or air conditioned; temperatures tend to match the outdoors. Those unable to stand or walk for the duration are not recommended for the tour.
How much does a ticket cost and can I book a private tour?
General-admission tickets for this adults-only event are $24.50 per person. If you prefer a private visit, daytime private Animatronic Production Tours are offered separately.