What's your favorite amusement/theme park?
Mar 25th, 2007, 06:54 PM
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Six Flags in Atlanta was awesome when my children were growing up. We lived in Georgia then and we would purchase annual passes and go every chance we could. Great rides, great memories.
I have to say, though, no matter how high-tech the roller coasters become, they will never replace the memories I have riding the wooden roller coaster in Santa Cruz, California.
I have to say, though, no matter how high-tech the roller coasters become, they will never replace the memories I have riding the wooden roller coaster in Santa Cruz, California.
Mar 25th, 2007, 11:45 PM
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Another vote for Universal, Orlando and separate line access for guests of on-site hotels. Most enjoyable and efficient way to experience a park: no waits.
Park attractions are imaginative and highly entertaining. Some, e.g. Men in Black, are interactive.
My vote for best coaster is the drop coaster (SheiKra) at Busch Gardens, Tampa. Ninety degree drop two hundred feet, after dangling over the edge, into a hole in the ground, followed by another ninety degree drop of 138 feet.
Park attractions are imaginative and highly entertaining. Some, e.g. Men in Black, are interactive.
My vote for best coaster is the drop coaster (SheiKra) at Busch Gardens, Tampa. Ninety degree drop two hundred feet, after dangling over the edge, into a hole in the ground, followed by another ninety degree drop of 138 feet.
Mar 26th, 2007, 02:49 AM
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It depends on what you're looking for. Do you want theming, or great coasters, or things for small children, etc???
I LOVE Islands of Adventure at Universal. Great theming, wonderful restaurants, fun rides, AND the all day express access you get by staying on site can't be beat.
I LOVE Islands of Adventure at Universal. Great theming, wonderful restaurants, fun rides, AND the all day express access you get by staying on site can't be beat.
Mar 26th, 2007, 07:33 AM
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I enjoyed taking the kids to smaller parks - Busch Gardens in Florida and Dollywood in TN. Not as overwhelming, diverse attractions and Dollywood is a LOT cooler in the summer (than the Florida parks).
I go to see the Shamu show at Sea World every time I'm in Orlando.
I go to see the Shamu show at Sea World every time I'm in Orlando.
Mar 26th, 2007, 01:57 PM
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Great suggestions! I would have never have thought of Dollywood...that sounds like a hoot.
Cedar Point sure gets the votes; what is the best time of year for visiting that park?
What is the on-site lodging at Universal and how are the prices?
I also loved the wooden coaster in Santa Cruz; what a classic. Has anyone been to Great America in San Jose?
What about some of the older, historic parks, such as Kennywood in Pennsylvania?
Has anyone visited some of those?
Cedar Point sure gets the votes; what is the best time of year for visiting that park?
What is the on-site lodging at Universal and how are the prices?
I also loved the wooden coaster in Santa Cruz; what a classic. Has anyone been to Great America in San Jose?
What about some of the older, historic parks, such as Kennywood in Pennsylvania?
Has anyone visited some of those?
Mar 26th, 2007, 02:02 PM
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Portofino Bay and Hard Rock Cafe are my favorite Universal Hotels. PB is my favorite - a recreation of a Portofino Italy's waterfront - and you can take a water taxi to the park. Wonderful hotel - but can be pricey.
The kids loved Dollywood when they were little. A very nice park with rides, shows, good food - better maintained than most parks - and ALWAYS significantly cooler than our other summer options - due to the altitude.
The kids loved Dollywood when they were little. A very nice park with rides, shows, good food - better maintained than most parks - and ALWAYS significantly cooler than our other summer options - due to the altitude.
Mar 26th, 2007, 02:17 PM
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Located on the shores of Lake Erie, Cedar Point is a summer destination.
http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/vis...dule/index.cfm
Kennywood is a lot of fun too and still a lot of nostalgia.
http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/vis...dule/index.cfm
Kennywood is a lot of fun too and still a lot of nostalgia.
Mar 26th, 2007, 02:45 PM
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We've been going to Great America since it was Marriot's Great America or just plain ol' "Marriots" 
It has been about 5 years since I have gone even though I live about 15 minutes from there. IMO, it is an OK theme park and if I had kids, we would probably go once in awhile, but there isn't really anything magical about it - something that you can't really quantify that makes people love a place. It is fun and had some great rides though.
It has been about 5 years since I have gone even though I live about 15 minutes from there. IMO, it is an OK theme park and if I had kids, we would probably go once in awhile, but there isn't really anything magical about it - something that you can't really quantify that makes people love a place. It is fun and had some great rides though.
