Finding fun places to take your kids in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia
Sponsored post – Kennywood hosted us for the opening of Thomas Town. All opinions are my own. Thomas Town is located in Kennywood Amusement Park near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town includes five rides and a Thomas merchandise gift shop. The opening of the town really puts the focus on families with young children, as many of […]
Sponsored post – Busch Gardens Williamsburg hosted us. All opinions are my own. Busch Gardens Williamsburg in Virginia is an amusement park themed around various European countries. The park is known for its lush and beautiful landscaping, world-class thrill rides, and delicious food. We visited on a Friday during June, and while the weather was rainy, […]
Sesame Place in Langhorne, PA is a Sesame Street-themed amusement park. It’s located about 25 miles northeast of Philadelphia near the New Jersey border. The park first opened in 1980, and includes rides, shows, and a water park. It is owned by SeaWorld Entertainment, which also owns Busch Gardens, Aquatica water parks, and of course, […]
Sponsored post: Been There Done That with Kids is a member of the Dutch Wonderland Summer Blogger program. All opinions about Merlin’s Mayhem are my own. It’s time for some mayhem! Merlin’s Mayhem, the new roller coaster at Dutch Wonderland will open this season. It’s the park’s first suspended roller coaster. Merlin Mayhem’s Story Mayhem is […]
Sponsored post – Legoland hosted us. All opinions are my own. Legoland is a LEGO-themed amusement park in Winter Haven, Florida. It is located approximately one hour from the Orlando airport, and has two on-site hotel options, the Legoland Hotel and the Beach Retreat. The amusement park includes a water park, several roller coasters, various kids’ rides, […]
Planning for Disney World can be an overwhelming, year-long process. From advance dining reservations, to fast passes, to choosing a hotel there are a lot of choices! Now that we’re in the midst of planning our second trip to Disney, here are my favorite tips I learned from my last trip. Want the magic of […]
Sponsored Post – Dutch Wonderland hosted us. All opinions are my own. Looking for tips for Dutch Wonderland? You’ve come to the right place. After visiting Dutch Wonderland dozens and dozens of times, I’ve watched crowd patterns, found the best bathrooms, and learned which rides kids love the most. Read on for my Top Ten […]
Take advantage of a touring plan to help maximize your ride time at Hersheypark! This plan takes advantage of the 10 AM Sweet Start for season pass holders and guests of an official Hersheypark resort during the summer season. Those entering at the regular opening time of 11 AM can also follow this plan, though […]
Sponsored post – Kennywood hosted us in exchange for this blog post. All opinions are my own. Special Kennywood ticket discount for my blog readers at the end of this post! On a beautiful Sunday morning, we headed to Kennywood, an amusement park right outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We pulled into the parking lot early, and easily […]
DelGrosso’s Amusement Park is located in Tipton, Pennsylvania. It’s not too far from the Raystown Lake region in Central Pennsylvania. It’s also close to Interstate 99, north of Altoona. The park typically opens in late May and closes around mid-September. Check the park’s website for their operating schedule. There are two sides to the park: […]