The Magical Castle is a family entertainment center located in Aurora, IL - a western suburb of Chicago.  The Magical Castle features a large redemption arcade with the latest games, a play area, amusement rides, and a restaurant with a full menu and seating available for birthday parties and large groups.  In 2008, we will unveil our new Lazer Tag arena and the Magical Midway - an outdoor carnival style midway.

The Magical Castle has activities for parents as well as children.  Stop by and check us out!

About the Family

Mr. Frank McDermott founded McDermott Amusement Company in 1943. With the efforts and perseverance of his fine family, McDermott Amusement Company became the Midwest's leader in outdoor entertainment.

As a teenager, Robert Driskill worked for Frank McDermott during his childhood before enlisting in the Marines in the early 1960s. Upon leaving the Marines, Robert took a job with the Oak Lawn Police Department where he worked up to the detective position until 1973 when he resigned from the force. In 1973, Robert Driskill purchased McDermott Amusement Company from Frank McDermott. Robert has taken great pride in continuing the tradition that began with the McDermott family in 1943.

In 1990, the name of the company was changed to Spectacular Midways, creating a new image for the show. We realize the need for a new image in the outdoor amusement industry and we continually strive to create an amusement park atmosphere for our patrons.

In 1999, Dan Driskill under the leadership of their father Robert will take Spectacular Midways to new heights and standards into the new millennium with the help of other family and friends.

In 2007, we purchased the Magical Castle Fox Valley as our first family entertainment center.  We plan to take the Magical Castle Fox Valley to the next level by offering more games for all ages, quality prizes, and additional exciting rides and attractions.   We are working in conjunction with Rich Oltmann in his ownership of Trails Entertainment Centers to provide the best in family entertainment that can be provided.