I used to love this place as a kid , i am 23 now a...

I used to love this place as a kid , i am 23 now and i wanted to go back and see it again. I called and asked if there was an age restriction and they told me no they everyone is welcome. Well i get there ( mind you i live a good 2 hours from here) and i was told that i was not allowed in unless i had a child with me . I am furious that i wasted my gas and time to only be turned away.