Comments on: The Quick 10: 10 Facts About Amusement Parks

By: Archie

Archie — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:05:15 +0000

Well I’m not sure which one is my fave but I’m counting a big deal on Calypso! It’s a waterpark here in Ottawa (Ontario- Canada) and it’s opening this June… better be awesome! But the website looks cool. :)

http://www.calypsopark.com/

By: jplanet

jplanet — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:04:10 +0000

So cool to see so many Kansas and Missouri natives posting here! I love WoF and OoF but cant wait for the Schlitterbahn to open here soon.

By: Adam

Adam — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:27:18 +0000

Zambezi Zinger at Worlds of Fun was the first coaster I ever went on.. Sadly they tore it down.

By: That Jeff

That Jeff — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:20:14 +0000

Jason Burson, I was wondering if anyone would have spot that about Dollywood. I don’t recall the place ever being Goldrush Junction, but for the longest time of my youth, it was known as Silver Dollar City. You can still use the SDC refill mugs even today.

I have no evidence for this, merely speculation, but I wonder if Walt put out rumors of the St. Louis/New Orleans deals to focus attention away from the Orlando land grab?

By: Hyacinth

Hyacinth — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:20:10 +0000

Nostalgia favorite – Cedar Point because it was my first park. They do have the best roller coasters, and a lot to choose from (if you must choose).
Family favorite – Hershey Park because it was close by and affordable when my kids were young. Their first park experience.
When our kids were younger, we set a goal to hit at least one new park each summer. We experienced Six Flags (various locations), Universal, Disney, Dollywood, Dutch Wonderland, Libertyland, Dorney Park and Wild Water Kingdom, Busch Gardens, Hershey and Cedar Point.
LOVE roller coasters!

By: Jason Burson

Jason Burson — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:05:12 +0000

Dollywood was also known as Silver Dollar City.

By: DD

DD — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:26:56 +0000

Knoebel’s Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pa. Amazing rides, award winning food, in a beautiful setting. Free admission too! Sometimes we go for some dinner, do a few rides and go home. Can’t beat it!

By: Steven

Steven — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:12:15 +0000

Cedar Point by far (and I live in Florida). If you are a roller coaster enthusiast and haven’t been to this Ohio themepark, get there fast. If it’s just a mildly busy day you will find yourself having to leave off some of the roller coasters before the park closes. Definitely a two day visit if you can.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:31:00 +0000

When I was young, Los Angeles had two awesomely creepy seaside parks, The Pike in Long Beach and POP in Santa Monica. The rides at The Pike were so shoddy, you did risk your life when you rode them. The roller coaster shook and trembled. The Twirl a Whirl was unbelievably fast. The hot dog stand ran out of buns, so the guy split the hot dog, fried it and put it on a hamburger bun. The fun house had a mermaid that was a taxidermist’s dream- a real little person attached to a fish tail. I miss it so.

By: Kimberlee

Kimberlee — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:04:25 +0000

I live about 45 minutes from Carowinds & I’ve never been there, but it was nice seeing it in an article! My favorite theme park is Disney World..for me, there is no competition.