© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/Theme_Parks Recent content written about Theme Parks en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_491982720644?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author JiggyJay - A year ago or so I went on a little roller coaster expedition with my older brother where he broke me into my first roller coaster experiences with us going to the Six Flags in Vallejo, and then south to Great America near San Jose. We had a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~491982720644 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:48:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_491982720644?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_485206822532?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jurgrace - Every time we go to visit the family homestead in Minnesota, my husband and I make sure to hit up the Mall of America in Bloomington. Yeah, shopping without sales tax on clothes is nice, but so is hanging out in a Snoopy-themed amusement park. Only,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~485206822532 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:33:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_485206822532?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_489171160708?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author Paulblow - I love Halloween and Halloween activities -- haunted houses and such -- and this year (2009) I decided to take a couple of highschoolers out to Wild Waves' annual "Frightfest" -- their special Halloween attraction which is open every October from 5:00 PM... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~489171160708 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:33:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_489171160708?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_485758570116?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author heatsucks - Every summer my friends and I visit Waterville USA located in Gulf Shores, Alabama, which is about 45 minute to an hour away from Mobile, Alabama, or Pensacola, Florida. It is well worth the drive no matter where you come from! Before you go to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~485758570116 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:53:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_485758570116?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_480384487044?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Staceys1 - Most days my daily planner has at least one thing that I have to do or be aware of, and most days, the little box is filled to capacity.  It is a rarity that we have a day with absolutely nothing written on it, so when I see one of those days coming... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~480384487044 Wed, 9 Sep 2009 18:55:54 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_480384487044?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_483234647684?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nevadawest - Kiddieland was always a favorite of ours, growing up. Nearly everyone from around this area has fond memories of it. All the cute little rides, such as the mini cars, and even some rides for older kids, like the roller coaster. Very neat park. I'm so sad... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~483234647684 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:12:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_483234647684?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_482410466948?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author inky0206 - We went to Sesame Place in August 2009 and had a great time. My husband and I grew up in the early 70s, so being Sesame Street babies ourselves, we were eager to take our three kids aged 20 months, 5 years, and 6 years. We bought the 2-day ticket... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~482410466948 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:28:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_482410466948?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_481964560004?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author carstairs38 - Considering how much I love the water, it is no surprise that I love water parks.  And I'm fortunate to live close to the Los Angeles version of Six Flags Hurricane Harbor.  Unfortunately, I find I get so busy, I don't head there as much... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~481964560004 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:31:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_481964560004?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_481815203460?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mrkstvns - There's a little slice of old-fashioned fun just north of Dallas Texas. It's called Sandy Lake Amusement Park and its the kind of gentle, wholesome, family-oriented fun that you just don't find very often any more.I love its wide open fields with... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~481815203460 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:00:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_481815203460?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_481162006148?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author garethvk - Located near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho just outside Spokane, Washington, Silverwood Theme park is a true gem. It is a rarity of a regional theme park that has as much to offer as many of the more well know locales in California and the east coast... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~481162006148 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:42:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_481162006148?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_480785501828?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author provenuts - Took my family to the waterpark before school starts in two days.It was a big let down.  There was a horrible sewage odor that lingered smack in the middle of the park in front of the wave pool.We went on a Monday so crowds were light... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~480785501828 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:03:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_480785501828?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_480478137988?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author elvisdo - Ever since I moved to New Jersey only some years ago, my family and I have made it a traditional habit to venture down to the New Jersey Shore every summer for our week long rest and relaxation, specifically around the Seaside Heights/Lavallette area. A... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~480478137988 Sat, 8 Aug 2009 11:58:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_480478137988?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_478545219204?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jwpearce - We visited Six Flags St. Louis in early July 2009. We stayed for one day. This is the fourth Six Flags we've visited, and our overall impression is that it's about average for a Six Flags park. Parking was readily available and we didn't have to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~478545219204 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:14:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_478545219204?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_478041706116?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Bryan_Carey - Theme parks present a nice way to enjoy a little time with the family, spend time in the great outdoors, and have some fun in the process. The majority of theme parks are geared toward older kids and adults, with a special emphasis on roller coasters and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~478041706116 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:06:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_478041706116?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_476132052612?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author KMINER - I will say first and foremost that this was a review I debated writing.  Writing about something so large as a theme park can be daunting.  But in reading over reviews on the place, I realized I had something a Mommy of 3 young ones could... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~476132052612 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:01:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_476132052612?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_477335490180?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jstaley - I can get 6 Flags day passes from work (Pittsfield MA) and want to use them at 6 Flags Lake George (NY) and was told that they would not honor "free tickets" from another park.   I told the attendant that the tickets were NOT free that I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~477335490180 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:39:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_477335490180?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_475862503044?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ldon526 - My husband, children (ages 4 years and 21 months) and I just returned from a two day visit to Sesame Place in Langhorne, PA. We went for two days, Monday & Tuesday, in the third week of June.  We chose to go early in the season before... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~475862503044 Wed, 1 Jul 2009 10:27:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_475862503044?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_474992905860?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author carstairs38 - I knew my trip to Disney World was a trip I couldn't redo on a regular basis (fortunately, I live an hour from Disneyland), so I decided to try to cram as much as I could into that one week.  I decided I only had time for one water park, and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~474992905860 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:43:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_474992905860?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_473703943812?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author toiletoctopus - If you want to go to a park, that is known for its family friendliness, be sure to consider Lake Fairfax.  I have been going there for years, and every visit brings back fond memories, as my first real job was a Cub Scout Counselor each... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~473703943812 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:00:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_473703943812?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_430930431620?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JediKermit - For my family, going to Lagoon Amusement Park was something of a tradition. Although we didn't go every year, we went often enough that we knew the rides we wanted to hit, in what order, and the best time of day to go on them. Then for a period of about... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~430930431620 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:09:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_430930431620?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_472840441476?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author popsrocks - I visited Universal Studios about a month or so ago. It was my second full visit after perhaps fifteen years. The first time it was a thrill. This time my reaction was, "Been There, Done That."I suppose a first time visitor will still get that... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~472840441476 Sat, 6 Jun 2009 09:28:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_472840441476?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_472435625604?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author navy95 - After reading up on what we should expect going to Six Flags America, I was sure we were in for a painful day. Words like ghetto, trash, line-cutters, broken rides, and rude staff were all swirling through my head. I actually probably wouldn't have... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~472435625604 Mon, 1 Jun 2009 13:51:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_472435625604?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_471666822788?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - I have a serious interest in the cultural history of seaside boardwalks and amusement parks.  As such, a trip to California's 100+ year old Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk seemed well worth a two hour detour from our recent wine country... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~471666822788 Mon, 25 May 2009 22:50:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_471666822788?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_466785111684?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author thomas810 - A nice place to visit for the afternoon. We decided to have a local vacation at this park. We did not want to do something like great adventure, and wanted to keep it low key. There were two adults and two children under 7 in the party. We stayed at the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~466785111684 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:36:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_466785111684?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_465543204484?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nacalapirinaca - I was very surprised after reading all the reviews about this place, but I am very pleased to say that Wannado city exceeded my pre-conceived expectations.My sister and I took my daughter and niece, who are both 4 years old , and two 11 year old boys... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~465543204484 Wed, 1 Apr 2009 00:15:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_465543204484?linkin_id=8003929