Advice on Idlewilds Park please!
 

We are looking to do a road trip with our 3 kids, 13, 8 and 3 to PA from Columbus OH. Has anyone been to a theme park called the IDlewilds? and if so please any adivce or reivews. I am not having any success in finding much info on the park anywhere , not even google lol....thanks for any tips!

You almost had it right:) It's Idewild Park.
http://www.idlewild.com/

I grew up visiting this park with my family. And it is next to Story Book Forest which will be good for your 3 year old. My parents still visit a few times per year and have a very nice time. It's nothing like the much larger Six Flags of course but it is definitely worth the stop during a road trip. Very happy memories for us there. Have a great trip:)

We live only 15 minutes away from the park!! It is Idlewild! ;)
There are 7 Theme Areas of Family Fun
19 Major Rides Including 2 Roller Coasters
14 Kiddie Rides in Raccoon Lagoon
20 Waterslides, A Large Sparkling Pool, and Interactive Water Features...many small child friendly!
Live Family Entertainment
The One and Only Mister Rogers' Neighborhood of Make Believe...he grew up in the area!
Free, Convenient Parking.
Celebrating Story Book Forest's 5oth Anniversary!
Park Info: 724 238-3666
or online: www.idlewild.com
Gate Prices: $23.95
Sr. Cit $15.95
Children 2 and Under: Free!
New Day Visit Admission $12.50
Late Day Admission $11.50
Season Pass Price: $54.95
Park Gates and Story Book Forest Open at 10:00 AM Rides and Attractions Open at 11:00 AM
Located on Route 30, two miles west of Ligonier, PA
There are many picnic tables. The area is surrounded by woods. It is very pretty! We love Idlewild. It is historic! And, a whole lot of fun! You picked a nice place to visit!!

You should be able to find some information at http://groups.google.com/group/rec.roller-coaster

Search the group for Idlewild and be sure to sort by date because there is old information in the newsgroup. I believe there are some recent photos posted there.

The 3 and 8 year old will like it and the 13 will be a little bored if they are into the bigger rides. I think Idewild is good for younger kids. You will also like it because it is this one fashioned park in a wooded area. I have some great pictures of my niece in story book forest etc.

Hmmm you are making me want to take other nieces and nephews now. My whole family is going to Kennywood park this weekend. Also fun but probably better for the 13 year old. You have a tough one with the age gap.

You do have a tough one as far as your age gap, however, there is something for everyone at Idlewild. And, the water rides and experiences are great! We take my nephews and neices every year. They love it. And, they are 10 - 15. Enjoy!!

Story Book Forest is still there? How delightful!!! I loved taking my son there over 25 years ago.

Yes, LVSun, it is still there!! I have fond memories from my own childhood. They are having their 50th Anniversary. How about that?