How to Plan the Best Theme Park Vacations
If you have children who are between elementary and high school age, there is no better trip to take than a theme park vacation. Theme park vacations are fun for the whole family, but are especially memorable for the kids, as they will have a blast going on all of the rides, staying at the themed hotel, and even seeing the different shows located throughout the parks. Furthermore, going on a vacation to different theme parks is a great way to see different parts of America and explore this wonderful country of ours.
Going on vacation to different theme parks, while expensive, does not have to break the bank if you follow a few simple guidelines. Often, if you plan on staying for several nights at a park’s hotel, you can get some fantastic deals on admission and the price of the room. Some resorts may even throw in free amenities like complimentary breakfast. All you have to do is spend some time looking for the place that can provide you the best deal. It may be a hotel located near the park or it could even be a hotel that you think would not be associated with the theme park. Finding the hotel should be the first stage of planning any theme park vacations.
Now, one of the biggest mistakes that people make when planning a trip to a theme park is that they try to do too much in too little time. Far too many people plan their theme park vacations with several theme parks that they want to visit in mind – leaving no time for anything else, or creating a far too rigorous vacation plan that does not allow for any flexibility. Do not fall into this trap. Plan at least one day out of a week to just relax, as you do not want your kids to get overly tired during the vacation. Also, try to only plan to visit one or two (at the most) theme parks during your vacation.
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| Teen born with no hands barred from rides at SeaWorld, Universal; theme parks ... - New York Daily News Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:41:53 GMT New York Daily NewsTeen born with no hands barred from rides at SeaWorld, Universal; theme parks ...New York Daily NewsAccording to the amusement park, 17-year-old Katie Champagne didn't meet safety requirements, the Orlando Sentinel reported. “My heart just sank,” she said, explaining how a SeaWorld Orlando employee told her she had to exit the Kraken coaster.Girl with no hands barred from two Orlando roller coasters 'because she can't ...Daily MailSeaWorld, Universal bar teen with no hands from thrill ridesUSA TODAYGirl With No Hands Barred From SeaWorld, Universal Orlando RidesHuffington Postall 7 news articles
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| | | Talking turkey at the theme parks: The legs, the legend - Orlando Sentinel Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:54:21 GMT Orlando SentinelTalking turkey at the theme parks: The legs, the legendOrlando SentinelThis fair-haired British family of five was consuming, for the first time, the ubiquitous theme-park snack: the turkey leg. "I used to feed them to my dog," says Paul Scott, father of the carnivorous clan. This fact does not seduce me, ...The Vacation Kingdom of the World: The Golden Age of AnimationUSA TODAY (blog)Florida – it truly is fun for the whole family!This is North DevonDisney Celebrates EPCOT Announcement AnniversaryWESH OrlandoKTVU San Francisco (blog)-The Ledger (blog)-Intelligent Travel from National Geographic Traveler Magazine (blog)all 11 news articles
| | | Beth Kassab: Theme parks were smart to bar girl with no hands from thrill rides - Orlando Sentinel Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:38:41 GMT Beth Kassab: Theme parks were smart to bar girl with no hands from thrill ridesOrlando SentinelBut now ask yourself how you can blame the theme parks. Today's lawsuit-happy culture forces them to come up with page after page of safety requirements. The parks say Katie did not meet those requirements because she could not grasp the safety harness ...and more
| | | Theme Parks in Barcelona - Venere Travel Blog (blog) Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:06:19 GMT Theme Parks in BarcelonaVenere Travel Blog (blog)It's also a terrific vacation destination for families traveling with children due to the many notable theme parks located in the city. We've listed the top theme parks in Barcelona for your consideration when vacationing there.
| | | My New BFF: Crush - About - News & Issues Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:24:30 GMT My New BFF: CrushAbout - News & IssuesBy Arthur Levine, About.com Guide February 3, 2012 Throughout my crazy career as a theme park journalist, I've had the good fortune to speak with some of the industry's heaviest hitters, including Disney's Marty Sklar (who worked alongside Walt Disney) ...and more
| | | Amusement parks industry seeks social infrastructure status - Hindu Business Line Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:25:26 GMT Amusement parks industry seeks social infrastructure statusHindu Business LineThe Indian Association of Amusement Parks and Industries seek Government support to resolve issues such as high, multiple and differential taxation at State-level, funding and land requirements. The growth of amusement parks will help improving the ...
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| | | Local theme park memorabilia store to be featured on 'Shipping Wars' - Orlando Attractions Magazine (blog) Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:38:01 GMT Orlando Attractions Magazine (blog)Local theme park memorabilia store to be featured on 'Shipping Wars'Orlando Attractions Magazine (blog)Located just 10 minutes from Walt Disney World, MouseSurplus is a clearinghouse of memorabilia, artfacts, signage and one-of-a‐kind collectbles from the Disney theme parks, resorts and cruise lines. For those without access to the A&E network, ...
| | | Preview calendar: Special events, theme parks and comedy for Feb. 2-8 - North County Times Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:35:05 GMT Preview calendar: Special events, theme parks and comedy for Feb. 2-8North County TimesBelmont Park ---- Opened in 1925, this beachside amusement park features the historical Giant Dipper wooden roller coaster, along with a traditional carousel, bumper cars, the Beach Blaster suspension thrill ride, CHAOS 360-degree spin ride, ...
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