- It takes more time than you think.
We were there a day and half in Hershey, PA, and we could have easily spent another full day at the Park itself. I couldn't imagine doing something like DisneyWorld without 4 days.
- Don't try and do too much and get exhausted
We did pretty well on this one--even though we pushed dinnertime way back for us, the kids didn't get whiny. They enjoyed the pool at the hotel as much as the waterpark, and it was less walking for me!
- Follow any reasonable advice from a trusted source on how to "do" a park--at least think about what things you'd like to see or do in advance.
Everywhere we went, while we waited some, we had lines that doubled behind us! Our luck held really well. We had to wait in the waterpark the worst, which brings me to...
- Do waterparks on a separate day if you have the time
It was a pain to schlep back and get changed.
- If you mix water and non-water rides do spring for a locker
Totally worth the money.
It was a great feeling to have an activity with the kids that we could do on one tank of gas. The boys got to ride their real first roller coasters outside of community carnivals, and they always enjoy the novelty of a hotel room.
Labels: Hershey Park, vacations with kids
