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    2.8 (56 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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    My son kept saying "why the balloon Dino's?"
    Brittany L.

    Oh my gosh. Worst excursion for adults ever. Every parent was losing their mind. One poorly run food truck (waited for 23 minutes to spend $30 on French fries and a lemonade), five stinky porta potties, and about 6 blow up dinosaurs.... The show was not interesting to my four year old and the toys were wayyyyy over priced. As was the mining activity. But worse- we were told a 45 minute train ride- it was an hour and 5 minutes. Then we were stuck in this hot field (5.3 miles from the parking lot) with limited shade spots for over two hours. I don't know what was going on but I was miserable as were many parents. And the activities were SO underwhelming. The kids were literally playing in dirt. And just fyi- there's like two Ubers in the area if it weren't for the time I spent with my son I'd give it zero stars. I sincerely hope the polar express is SO much better but I certainly won't be finding out.

    Parking lot , holds about 30 cars
    Kitty H.

    Our first time joining this railroad. We bought tickets online for dino ride weekend since my 10 yrs old is a huge dino fan. $20 for adults. $17 for kids. The station is located at a residential area. It has own small parking lot which can hold about 30 cars. Two mobile potties at the lot. The lot was full when we got there around 11 am. They offer you to drive yourself across the bridge and park at other lot. Free shuttle school bus offered to bring you back at station. There were 3 trains on my day: 10, 12 and 2 pm. I bought tickets for 10 am but missed it. Luckily they can accommodate us to the 12 noon one. Trains are old just like other reviewers said. Certain cabooses are little better than the other. One even has upstairs. Train has a cute little gift shop. Don't compare prices to Amazon. It's just a cute train shop on a train. Train has bathroom. Train took off at 12:10 pm. Took about 15 min to get to Jurassic park area. It's an open area cleared from part of a corn field. All activities are free except food. It has : - corn maze with inflatable Dinos. One way road. No confusion at all. - placed mining: little prep talk then given a bag of sediment to 'mine' in running water. Each bag has stones and if lucky, you get gems. - dino meet and greet: photo op - gift shop - temporary tatoo and spin art - velociraptor show: Meet Mommy and baby Blue. You can let them. They come to the fence. - the dino show: Paleontologist talks about dino. Very interactive and the speakers made it fun for kids. - bubble machine. Kids enjoyed it - Not free: one carnival truck: corn dog $4, hot dog$3 , French fries $6-$15, burgers etc. pls refer to my pic for menu prices. The Jurassic area took about 1.5 hours to finish. Stretched to 2 hours if you stand online to buy food. Plenty of chairs and tables to eat. They even have hand washing mobile stations. Then you catch the train back to the station. The train takes you back after it drops off the people who are coming. Takes another 15 min to return. They issue Certificate for all the kids for participating. Conclusion: It's better than I thought. Family of 4 spent $74 in tickets including 30 min train ride ( old but clean) and the activities (2 hours) at Jurassic park. It's not crowded at all. You don't have to fight a spot to see the show or touch the dino. Don't go if you are not bringing kids!!! You will be bored to death!!! Teenagers won't be interested. Activities are overall pretty kiddish. My 10 years old like the mining most. If your kiddo is really into dino, also check out Jurassic quest in different cities. They are more serious about Dinos, definitely not inflatable.

    Vanesa F.

    Made this place our annual Polar Express excursion! For a few years I would wait until December to book, and tickets would always be sold out. Past few times tickets have been purchased months in advance. We've sat in different carts throughout the experiences. Cart A has been my family's preferred cart. It's room temperature, lights fully off, bathroom access and fully interactive. Tickets range from $32 for children and $42 for adults single level cars. We were sat in one row for single level cars. There is an option for double decker which I recommend for big families that would like to face one another. Included in this excursion is interactive entertainment from a conductor, jugglers, musicians, chefs, elves and Santa! The conductor takes your tickets and hole punches your initials on it. Although there is a snack bar in which you can purchase additional snacks like popcorn, chocolate bars etc. the chefs go around handing out hot chocolate and a cookie. Elves hand out Christmas bells. Santa takes his time with each family taking pics and talking to all the children. The train ride itself is about an hour in a half. The view at night is a bit difficult to see hence the dark; yet, the view of the river and houses is nice. Delaware River Railroad Excursions does a great job choreographing a true Polar Express experience!

    Nakia S.

    Pretty boring if you don't have kids with you. My friend and I thought this would be a cool excursion to view the area since the weather was pretty lousy. The scenery was nice...fall foliage and a cute pumpkin patch for kids only. Not for kids older than...I'd say 10. There's a gift shop with snacks on board. the staff was very friendly and took extra time interacting with the younger children. This is not an Amtrak ride, so don't expect a lot. I would not recommend going out your way for this train ride, but if you stumble across it and need time to kill...go for it.

    Mike A.

    Pumpkin Train and Mining were amazing for the kids. Riding in a classic railway was fun for the adults. Total time from getting on to getting off was around 2-2.5h. We hopped on at 11am (recommend that you get there 30-45m earlier for parking, getting tickets and using the port-o-potties). That seemed to take longer than the actual trip. Once on the train, it was relaxing and fun. Make sure to bring a snack while waiting to mine for gems and minerals. The corn maze was also there but we skipped it. We made a stop on the way back so the kids can get a free pumpkin and to take a few fall pictures. The price is right. The staff was friendly and more than helpful. Thank you!!

    Gems found at the mine
    A G.

    Train ride itself is pretty cool. The train is fun, the information presented on the train is great and so are the views of the river. We took the train to the mine, which leaves a little something to be desired. Again the information presented at the mine is great and sifting through the bag of sand to find gems is fun, however there is definitely not enough to do to fill an hour and a half that you are there and it is not a real mine tour at all.

    Eileen M.

    There are so many low scores and I don't get why! I parked at a gas station lot and paid $10 to park. The people there who helped me park were absolutely lovely and I was a very short distance (maybe 200 feet) walk from the ticket booth and they were extremely helpful on helping me get out at the end of the night. Plus you're helping the town guys! I took my 7 year old son on November 30th on the polar express. Let me just say that as an adult I had a blast so you can only imagine how much fun my son had. You start off listening to the ending of the polar express and singing the song from the movie. Let me just say, every kid in the car we were in was singing their hearts out. We got hot chocolate and cookies. I can't comment on the taste of the cookies because my son ate both because he loved them so much but the coco was just the right temperature that the children can drink it right away. Everyone on the train got coco and cookies. Now we had a hobo come in and sing, jugglers, Santa and a chef spinning plates. They made sure every child got one on one attention which is hard when you have trains packed with children. My son felt so special the entire night and even got to spin a plate he was so excited he got to participate in every step. My only complaint is there were some moments when nothing was happening. This is usually when the entertainers are taking care of the other children around you so they get the one on one moments too. During this time, my son had brought a few trains with him so he was content with playing with a few of his trains so I recommend bringing something small for your child to do as the entertainers make memories for other families. I can't recommend this polar express enough. This was our first time ever doing a polar express and we look forward to making this a Christmas tradition.

    Sara H.

    I don't get the negative reviews , I was kind of worried after reading them but so glad we went ! We did the pumpkin train with the mining tour . The staff was extremely friendly and fun, my kids are hard to please, most notably my 9 year old, who proclaimed this was the best day ever. We didn't do the corn maze but the mining tour was super fun, the trip was fun, the train is beautiful. It was a great day! I recommend eating at Soma Grill after!

    Jae C.

    Cute train ride that make a good half day activity. Train is old and is now only used for leisure/tourism but the staff are friendly and they have themed activities like easter bunny, winery activity, halloween, polar express, etc., to try to make the train more entertained. It's definitely not fancy and the train goes really slow back and forth and the delaware river view is not that great as the view most of the time is random residential houses, but I liked it. It was nice sitting there and being blank for the whole train ride. It departs and lands exactly on time for 90 minutes that included the pumpkin activity in my case which was cute and fun. If you don't expect much and buy the groupon tickets and don't pay full price, then it's worth it.

    Sat next to this mess on our holiday train ride
    Jessica C.

    I wish I hadn't spent the money. $116 for me, my husband and two year old to ride in a seat w no window, next to the toilet. There was a constant flow of people in and out and standing in line of top of us wanting to use the restroom. When we tried to move our seats to have a window before the train was complete full, we were rudely told there was "nothing to see" out the window. Not the holiday fun I had in mind for my family. Could have used the money on other things. The seats we sat in would best be used for supplies, not passengers. I wrote an email and tried to call multiple times to get a refund or even a partial refund with NO response. This was not a train ride, this was two hours in a closet next to a toilet !

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    Crayola Experience - Inside

    Crayola Experience

    3.2(561 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    It had been so long since I had been here. We went on bring a friend weekend since we have family…read morethat are members. I would say one thing right off the bat I didn't like is that there are no automatic doors and the doors are heavy to whether which makes it really hard if you have a stroller or wheelchair. Was really shocked by this. Then, you can't bring any outside food and drink which I think is silly considering you have toddlers who snack nonstop and need water. Everything else though is really adorable and there is enough to do for a variety of age groups. Staff is friendly. Was a fun experience.

    We went to the Crayola Experience in Easton on a rainy Saturday with my two daughters and four…read moregrandkids ranging from 8 months to 4 years old, and it was honestly a terrible experience. I understand that going on a weekend with bad weather probably contributed to how crowded it was since many families were likely looking for indoor activities, but that's still no excuse for how poorly things were managed. The place was completely overcrowded and there were barely any employees around to help manage anything. Most of the activities had ridiculously long lines, so we only got to do a couple of things before the kids got frustrated and tired. To make matters worse, the upstairs bathroom was disgusting. One of the toilets was clogged with feces floating in it, which is unacceptable for a place that caters to young children and families. At the end of our visit, my daughter wanted to make a point of telling them about all of the problems we experienced, so she asked to speak with customer service. The man we spoke to, whose role we weren't even sure of, simply said he was sorry to hear that and offered no real help or concern. For the amount of money they charge, they seriously need to limit the number of tickets they sell. They act like they manage capacity, but there's no way they do. Spending $140 for this experience felt like a complete waste of time and money. We definitely won't be coming back.

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    Land of Make Believe - The Spinning Coaster is an adrenaline-pumping ride that combines the thrill of a roller coaster with the excitement of spinning!

    Land of Make Believe

    3.5(202 reviews)
    19.5 mi

    THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ EVERYTHING about this amusement park was excellent + Extremely walkable for kids of all ages and not overwhelmingly huge + Pirate's Cove water park was one of the biggest and nicest water park areas we'd been to at a kid's amusement park ++++ North America's largest wading pool is inside the water park ++++ Chill lazy river + large water slides in the water park + Thrill rides were very kid-friendly and most are appropriate for kids 3 and over. Some might be a bit too wild, but a majority were perfect ++++ Thrill rides were your typical spin around and around and around rides with a few mini-roller coasters mixed in + 4 food vendors (3 food truck rucks and Mama Santa's Pizza) that served hot dogs, chicken nuggets, burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, ice cream, sodas, lemonade, etc. Prices are very, very reasonable by 2025 standards + FREE parking!!!! + Can bring food and beverages inside and picnic at their many picnic tables + Can leave and re-enter the park whenever you please THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Admission is a bit pricey for everyone at about $37 per person (as of August 2025) RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Arrive at opening if you want to claim seats at Pirate's Cove. It might seem like a lot of beach chairs there, but they get filled up about 1 hour after opening.

    My family and I had our first Land of Make Believe experience this past summer. My two kiddos (7…read moreand 9) met up with a friend of mine and her daughter (3) to explore the Land of Make Believe. We went on an actually "chilly" weekday in the summer. We went straight to the water park, and there was nobody around as it was a little cold. We did the lazy river, which was a lot of fun. There are lots of spray areas where you can get wet as you travel along the river. Pirates cove is really cute with the pirate ship and all the smaller slides for the smaller kiddos that go into the shallow water. I took my kids on the bigger water slides and we had a blast. All the slides were thrilling and we went on them multiple times. The staff at the water slides were so nice, very helpful, and patient as we learned how to sit in the tubes. It was a great way to start off LOMB. After we got our waterpark fix, we changed and went on all the rides. They are small amusement park rides, but both of my kids enjoyed them. They went on every ride (many of them twice). After awhile, my daughter was starting to feel a bit nauseous as they have a lot of spinning rides so she had to tap out. We rode the train around the park and the conductor gave us a little tour of the area. We also visited the Halloween house and Santa's barn. Let me tell you - the Santa barn surprised me as I didn't expect a real Santa to be inside. My kids loved visiting him multiple times. He gave them cookie cutters and he was very kind. (At first I thought he was an animatronic, haha). As stated by many previous posts, it is nice that you can bring your own food. We purchased food from one of the stands, and it actually wasn't that bad at all. And the price is right! We ended the day with some ice cream of course. We spent most of the day there. It was a lot of fun and we will definitely be back next summer.

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    Sidewinder is the most thrilling ride you can find

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    Fairy Tale Forest - Santa's Village

    Fairy Tale Forest

    3.6(10 reviews)
    45.7 mi

    Oak Ridge, NJ - calling all influencers! This place is hugely Instagrammable and super enchanting!…read moreLol. Mariah Carey even shot her Christmas music video here. But you don't have to care about snapping cute pics to appreciate that Fairy Tale Forest is an absolute wholesome delight for children and for adults to live their childhood nostalgia. There is a real magical forest feel as you wander through the park, which isn't large, but the life-size storybook cottages and fairy tale sets are beautifully detailed and lovingly restored. The grounds are clean and well-manicured (a sign says the gardens are curated by Raine Garden Designs). A list of daily events & activities are posted such as magic shows, live music, and character meet & greets. The staff and actors are all warm and friendly. My child loved running around and exploring, participating in the activities, but I enjoyed it just as much if not more. There are shaded picnic tables under umbrellas (next to the Bluebird Stage so you can catch a show while you eat). The food is from the on-site restaurant Fables, and is quite good, certainly better than your average amusement park fare (I was really happy to get a proper salad!). The restaurant is only open for private parties/events/rentals at the moment, but I'm told they hope to have it up and running at some point. The interior is also themed. There is a reasonably priced gift shop with a nice selection of toys, souvenirs, costumes, and gifts. I would say this park is suitable for younger kids, maybe up to 8 or even an unjaded 10yo (have your kids dress up as knights, wizards, princesses, and fairy tale characters!). It's also kind of a cool spot for a date. This is an "analog" park with some animatronics, and you shouldn't expect any dazzling razzmatazz or high-octane thrills. Six Flags it ain't. But come with the right mindset for the unique experience this is and you won't be disappointed. It's good ol' fashioned throwback family fun and brings back an era that doesn't exist anymore. Indeed, many NJ locals have fond memories of this park from when they were young. It was built in the 1950s by an industrious German dude and features scenes from Grimm's Fairytales that his mother used to read to the family, and was expanded with more set pieces over the next couple of decades. Unfortunately it closed down in 2003 and FINALLY reopened last year, after efforts were stalled during the pandemic. All I can say is goooo and visit this charming, singular, and uncorporatized attraction, and support a still founding family-owned local business. It's a complete joy!

    I read all these reviews and I was a little nervous. My kids literally spent 6 hours here. We 100…read morepercent got our moneys worth. I could maybe see older kids not enjoying it but my 4 year old and 2 year old refused to leave. (I would say maybe the age I would reconsider it is 8 or 9. I'm not sure.) My kids were absolutely enthralled and loved every minute of it. I believe they added a bunch more activities like the scavenger hunt, story time, and the rainbow baton scarves so the previous reviews are from their opening year. Prices were very reasonable. We definitely make this an annual activity

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    Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall

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    Nickelodeon Universe

    Nickelodeon Universe

    3.0(237 reviews)
    59.8 mi

    Great theme park! Took my kids here for the day and they…read morehad a blast. The little kids rides were a hit. From the paw patrol ferris wheel, to the teacups, to the reptar carousel. Thomas the train ride tour was also really fun. They also had rides for big kids as well. These included the shredder, slime fest, Dora the Explorer Sky Coaster. and the Avatar Airbender spinning coaster. My daughter and I went on these multiple times and she had a really good time. Everything is super clean, bright, and colorful. It really feels like stepping into your favorite Nickelodeon shows. The staff was amazingly friendly and helpful, constantly high-fiving the kids and making sure everyone was having a great time. Wait times were reasonable save for a few specific popular rides. We spent the whole day there and never got bored. The food options in the park and the surrounding American Dream Mall are great as well. If you have kids who love Nickelodeon (or even if you just want to feel like a kid again), this place is a must-visit. To quote my kids. "10 out of 10!"

    I finally got an opportunity to go to Nickelodeon Universe a few weeks ago. My kiddos and I met up…read morewith a few other families to explore and celebrate a birthday. The layout and theming of the park is pretty cool. I've never been to an indoor amusement park so this was definitely an experience. I'm also a fan of all the old (and new-ish) Nickelodeon shows. I loved the Rugrats! I do appreciate that you can walk around and not have to purchase a ticket. My kids had wristbands and I didn't have to pay for myself. That's definitely a huge plus. There are a good amount of rides. A nice area for littles, and some bigger coasters as well. My 9 year old was able to get on a lot of rides, but I feel like my 7 year old felt a little lost. He was too big for the little rides, but too tiny for many of the older rides so I don't think he had as much of a good time. The jellyfish swings were fun and they really liked the slimer roller coaster. My daughter looooved the shredder ride. She also enjoyed the Fairly Oddparents surfboard (skateboard?) ride but after a few rides she started to get nauseous. If you suffer from motion sickness you may want to take it easy at this park. It seems like EVERY ride spins, or has a spinning component. She had to tap out after too much spinning. Overall, the park is fun and interesting to walk around. Personally, my anxiety couldn't take it as the attendants buckled my kids in and I constantly needed to make sure they were doing it correctly. haha.

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    Nickelodeon Universe - Free photo op on stage. Of course line was long

    Free photo op on stage. Of course line was long

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    The Funplex - Drop N Twist Ride!

    The Funplex

    3.1(203 reviews)
    43.9 mi

    Adults Night Out! My…read moreBF and I came here towards the end of the summer for their "Funplex Afterdark". Think games, outdoor pools, food, alcohol and a DJ. The entry ticket purchased also gave access to bowling, bumper cars and several rides. Early arrival is suggested to avoid long lines. The food was very mid (carnival level), the drinks varied depending on which bar you got your drink from. The pool area was jammed pack.... Literally people standing on top of each other. We spent the majority of our time inside where we enjoyed ourselves the most. All in all we had a good time and would go back next summer.

    It's a pretty good place if you manage your expectations…read more It's not some uber fancy theme park and it has a modest water park with some more older kids/adults themed stuff like a go kart track and bowling. The arcade is very big and there's a lot of options that would make little kids happy. It's a good place to bring younger kids to kill half a day in the arcades or other amenities, like for a morning and early afternoon run. Or just swing by for a couple of hours before lunch at the arcades and other little attractions there. I wouldn't say it's a more exciting way to spend the day than going to the attractions at American Dream or anything like that. But it's a great place for simple fun and enjoyment on a smaller scale if you don't feel like doing more than just keeping kids or teens occupied for a few hours.

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    Sesame Place Philadelphia - Carousel

    Sesame Place Philadelphia

    2.8(1.1k reviews)
    38.8 mi

    Wow. I'm not an amusement park gal, but this place exceeded my expectations. The employees were…read morekind, it felt relatively clean for an amusement park, the shows and parades had great messages and happy talent, there was PLENTY for my 4.5 year old and my 18 month old to do. There were tons of rides ranging from carousels to mini roller coasters. I was surprised at how many my 18 month could do. He really enjoyed them. There were playgrounds, large slides, arcades, shops, fair games, and characters. The water park was huge but that was closed when we went because it was March. We went in March so it wasn't too busy and the lines were reasonable. I can imagine it not being as fun if it were much more crowded than it was. There were multistall gendered restrooms and some inclusive and family restrooms. The only things I'd critique are that the fair game prices were so wildly high- like $6 to shoot one basketball and they make you walk through a big store to exit the park.

    My kids just love this place. We've come here both in the summertime and in the winter for their…read moreVery Furry Christmas. Each time, it's been such a special experience. And I have to to admit, while cold, the holidays are a wonderful time to visit. About half of this amusement park is dedicated to their pool and water activities. But the winter was such a nice time with the smaller crowds and photo opps. My kids love meeting their favorite characters, especially Big Bird. He's the star of the show. But we also loved the encounter with Bert and Ernie. As gay dads, we loved that they upped the camp for this greeting. It felt so special and normalized that there were two muppets that shared such affection like us. The kids had such a blast. And we went on the roller coast at least 10 times. They couldn't get enough of it!

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    Knoebels Amusement Resort - My husband got the golden ring!  That earns you a free ride!  Ralph and I were on the bench so we couldn't reach the rings.

    Knoebels Amusement Resort

    4.3(415 reviews)
    69.4 mi

    I have been coming to Knoebel's almost every summer since 1979. I have watched it change and grow,…read morebut what's remarkable is how much it has stayed true to itself. It is still family owned. It still feels personal. It still feels like the kind of place built for joy rather than spreadsheets. Knoebel's has one of the most unique setups of any amusement park in the country. There is no admission fee. None. You pay only for what you want to ride, or you can get an all-day wristband on weekdays. Parking is free too. You can bring in your own food and non-alcoholic drinks without any hassle. The food they sell is good and affordable, and the variety is incredible. This is not frozen burger-and-fries territory. Knoebel's regularly wins the Golden Ticket Award for Best Food, beating out giant, big-budget parks from across the nation. And it is not just the food that gets recognition. The Phoenix, a masterpiece of a wooden roller coaster rebuilt from the bones of a coaster in Texas, has been named the Best Wooden Coaster in the world more than once. The Haunted Mansion is consistently ranked among the best dark rides anywhere. These rides are not nostalgia pieces coasting on reputation. They are legitimately great. Add in the one-of-a-kind Flying Turns, the steel thrill of Impulse, the twisting chaos of Twister, and the wonderfully unpredictable Flyer, and you have a lineup that would stand out even in parks five times the size. The park's setting is part of its magic. It is nestled in the mountains, shaded by towering trees. On hot days, the shade makes all the difference. The paths wind like a midway at a state fair, and in fact, that is what Knoebel's most closely resembles: a permanent state fair where you are not constantly being wrung for every dollar. It is relaxed, welcoming, and wonderfully unpolished in the right ways. It is dog friendly, which means you can bring the whole family, four-legged members included. For those who want to stay overnight, there is an on-site campground with everything from tent sites to cabins, as well as the Crystal Pool for swimming on hot summer afternoons. Knoebel's has been part of my life for over four decades, and it remains my favorite amusement park in the world. I love being able to watch my sons create memories on some of the same rides I loved at their age while exploring new additions together. It is proof that you can grow and improve without losing your heart. Every year I leave with the same thought: I cannot wait to come back.

    What can be said that has not already been said before…read more This is a very quaint family owned amusement park nestled down in the woods, which makes for an amazing backdrop to view and it's really nice is there are plenty of trees throughout the park so if it is one of those 90° days you'll find relief under a shade tree somewhere in the park . We went there for the first of their Halloween nights and it was decorated really nice. I was impressed and we had our granddaughter with us so we spent a lot of time in the children's area for the rides and we were able to get her in on a few big people rides, which was very nice. We did want to go on the haunted train, but it was closed, which was kind of strange They do have plenty of food selections and it seems their prices are just a little bit on high side for what they offer and what portion you get so I would walk around and take a look and see what you really really want and the pricing but the food that we had was freshly prepared. It was good worth the money no The lines were not that long at times we were able to go on the rides pretty much when we walked up to them until it started to get more in the evening and the rides got a little bit longer lines, but it move very fast. The rides are in great shape. They're very well lit very very nice looking Parking on the other hand, we forgot where we parked and it took us a lot to find our vehicle so make sure when you park you look at the road number for which we failed to do It's a really nice ride at this time of year out of Harrisburg to go up there. Plenty of open highway traffic moved well getting off the highway and going down the back roads to the park. We had no problems whatsoever. Note there is a Starbucks there that it's not an actual true Starbucks you need to put your own cream and sugar and other items in your drink so just be aware of that We highly recommend us amusement park and we look forward to many more visits over the next coming years

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    Knoebels Amusement Resort - Orangade

    Orangade

    Knoebels Amusement Resort - The motor boats are a nice opportunity to relax and take a trip around the park on their lazy river.

    The motor boats are a nice opportunity to relax and take a trip around the park on their lazy river.

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