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    3.9 (399 reviews)
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    Paige G.

    It was our first time here. Thought parking was expensive. The park is perfect for toddlers and felt there was a ton they could do. I did think some thibk he could use an updating like the monorail. Daniel Tiger live show was very cute.

    Maryellen K.

    This old-school amusement park reminded me--in the very best way--of the parks I enjoyed as a kid in the 1970s. Perfect mix of rides and experiences (like the live Daniel Tiger show) for my five-year-old granddaughter. There was only one ride she wasn't tall enough to ride, and that one was a big roller coaster she wasn't interested in anyway. I also loved that there's a small waterpark included in the ticket price and that food prices were much more affordable than "fancier" theme parks. We did luck into a day with cool temperatures, but the relatively abundant tree cover kept us out of the direct sun most of the day.

    Sarah D.

    Great day! The park was clean, the staff was friendly, and it has a fun small-town feel. It's definitely geared more toward younger kids than teens-more like Idlewild than Kennywood. We stopped because our Kennywood Platinum Passes worked here, and it was a great way to get even more value from them with free parking and free drinks using our Platinum cups. Next time we'd love to stay at the campground. We'll definitely be back for Happy Hauntings and Dutch Winter Wonderland!

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    Bev C.

    The rooms are recently remodeled so up to date and clean. However, both our room and our son's had an issue with the shade. There is a large bead on the chain to close it and it was caught inside the top. After a struggle it released. The rainy day and early season meant no outside swimming or amusement park. The inside pool is small and a lifeguard always on duty, 9:30-9:30. Hot tub is small - sits 6. It's not great. I couldn't see controls anywhere so jets aren't strong. A small baby pool is great for the little ones. It says 1.5 ft deep but more like a foot. The bigger kids really enjoyed the big pool. Dinner at Penleys was ok. The Cobb salad great and chicken nuggets and fries typical. Our son got the brats. He enjoyed them but we both thought the gravy wasn't needed. I would have liked some cooked marks on them. Mac and cheese looked good The only option for breakfast was the buffet. The only gf/df choices were scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, fruit and granola. Oatmeal with topping choices would have been welcomed. Pancakes and waffles were precooked Staff is friendly and accommodating.

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    Ivy L.

    Winter Wonderland in Dutch Wonderland Location: 2249 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA 17602 Hours : Dec. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 - 23, 26 - 30 -- 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM Dec. 5, 12, & 19 -- 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Dec. 31 -- 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Restrooms : located throughout the park, all are strollers and wheelchairs accessible Accessibility : most of the path are strollers and wheelchair accessible, except some short routes in the explorer island. Parking : parking fee for certain parking spots ℹ : dutchwonderland.com It's the most wonderful seasons to enjoy this amusement park! Some rides are not running due to cold weather, but most of the rides still give enjoyable moments for visitors. The whole park are decorated with lights, each of the rides lit with different colors of lights, the Illumination Lane, a river side walking trails are decorated with tunnels of lights. Riding the train that runs through the whole park to enjoy the bright lights. Or walk to the Adventure island at the back, ride on the driving car rides to drive around the island. Don't miss The Merlin's Magical Forest light shows in dinosaur park while in the island. The Winter Wonderland offers so many shows programs, like: taking pictures with Santa in Santa's Jolly Lodge! Hilarious Magic show of Sam Sandler in Storytime Corner, Big Boy Brass twist brighten up with live music with Dutch WonderBand! A Chris-Mouse Carol in Celebration Theatre. Don't miss the Duke's Blizzard Bash at Market Square. Also, they have the miniature train tracks in the main dining building, Meal Stream Eatery. Check out the show times from the website for more details information. Visiting Dutch Wonderland Winter Wonderland will be an unforgettable memorable holiday experience, and getting a season pass will repeat those experiences throughout the Holidays. #DutchWinterWonderland #WinterWonderlandDW #dutchwonderland #preservefootprints

    Ethan L.

    I have always come to this kid friendly resort with my family twice every year to the Cartoon Network hotel so coming here when the hotel was rebranded to the Dutch Wonderland Inn was our first time and lemme just start off by saying it wasn't great. We had ended up checking in very late at 7:00pm at night and once we got to our Suite that my family and I had payed for we noticed used bed sheets and trash bags sitting in the hallway. We eventually alerted staff and nothing was taken care of until the next morning. Although we did get a discount on our stay I'm not too sure if we will be returning to the Dutch Wonderland Inn again.

    Stacy A.

    My family and I were in the Philly area and decided to check out Dutch Wonderland. PRO TIP: buy your tickets online! Kids 2 and under are free, but everyone older needs a ticket. I believe it's $39 during peek season, and $29 starting the middle of September because they shut down the water rides. If you were to buy tickets at Dutch Wonderland they charge $75! They do tack on a $3/ticket processing fee for online tickets but it's better than paying full price. You also have to pay $20-25 for parking.". We came here on a Sunday in the middle of September and we didn't have to wait in any lines, which was amazing! We really liked the Kingdom coaster, which is the biggest coaster there. Not too many drops but very bumpy (in a fun way). There was also a great selection for younger kids, which was great! The staff were friendly and nice and the whole place had an overall wholesome feel.

    Becca S.

    Dutch wonderland is so much fun for younger kids. I went with my 3 and 6 year olds. They had a blast. My 6 year old could do every ride. My 3 year old could do everything except the 2 roller coasters. The park is small enough to do the whole thing, but large enough you don't feel like you run out of entertainment. They have plenty of character shows, rides, and decent food. It is a bit like an upscale county fair, but perfect for the age group and not over priced.

    Omar C.

    The difference between this and knobles is you pay for parking and to get in and the rides are free knoebels the parking is free the entrance fee is free but the ride you paid for both are great parks for the little ones

    Walter K.

    What a wonderful amusement park! I have known about the park for many years but never visited. We decided to take our granddaughters (ages 4 & 2) to the park this past Sunday and we had a great time. We bought the tickets online along with parking pass. Go to the park right before opening (10am). no lines and walked right in. The rights were perfect for them. No lines on any rides. We did 95% of the rides that were fitting for them by 1:30. then went over to the waterpark. unfortunately it started to rain and they were getting cold and tired so we left just after 2. again we did just about everything they wanted to go on and saw a couple of shows high recommend the park to families with young kids

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    Veronica K.

    This is a great all-ages park and perfect for kids under 10. I took my 3 year old and he had a blast! Almost all of their rides are for all-ages and have minimal height requirements, so no one in your party has to be left out. Their food offerings are obviously theme park style overpriced, but what can you expect? We went for their "Happy Hauntings" event and felt like they decorated the park quite nicely. However, it was incredibly crowded so the wait times for most rides were very long. I get the feeling that Halloween is one of their busiest times, so i would suggest trying another time of year if crowds concern you. Their website says parking costs extra, but for some reason we were able to park for free. Change in policy? Luck? Miscommunication? I'm not sure. Take my experience with a grain of salt. This is a once or twice a year theme park excursion but I did enjoy it. It's great if you've got littles.

    Cass O.

    I took my nephew here for the day. It was so cute and everything was perfect for him to enjoy independently! He is 2 and half for reference. It really feels magical for the kids, he had such a great time. He enjoyed the rides and had so many to pick from, unlike other parks that have a small children section. It felt like a wonderland for him. He hasn't stopped asking to watch and rewatch all the videos of him riding the rides.

    Sara B.

    This is a cute amusement park. Coming here felt super low key after coming off a Disney trip, and this was a great thing. There are plenty of fun rides for kids of different ages. My 3 year old is a bit scared of rides, but still had enjoyed some of the more low key attractions like the spinning tea cups and the train ride. We visited on a super hot day, and the highlight of the trip was Duke's Lagoon. This is a huge outdoor water play / splash pad area. It was way bigger than I expected, and my daughters had a blast splashing around and cooling off. Food options are meh, but as expected at an amusement park. Of course ice cream and all of the sweet treats are abundant, but for savory I'd say to pack a sandwich or something. Parking and check-in is easy and you can be in and out in a few hours no problem. Definitely a worthwhile thing to do if you are visiting Lancaster with littles.

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    Super fun little place. Take kids or a date. It is a good summer spot to get a fun day out and cold drinks.

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    Went there few times, always enjoyed our time there. I always recommended my friends and families to go there if they have little kids

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    Ask the Community - Dutch Wonderland

    What is the best day of the week to go to Ditch Wonderland? Smallest crowds?

    The crowds and lines are always smaller at Dutch Wonderland compared to Sesame Place or Hershey Park.

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    Review Highlights - Dutch Wonderland

    “Don't miss the diving show, the Kingdom Coaster or a splash in the no-standing-water park, Duke's Lagoon.”

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    Hersheypark

    Hersheypark

    3.3(1.6k reviews)
    29.4 mi

    I was really torn over adding an additional star and for those that really really really love…read morerollercoasters, you might. This was our second trip in about four years and we met up with some family to spend a pair of days doing all the coasters we could handle- In my case, it was all of them. Some of the kids had to work their courage up by doing easier ones first, but by the end of the trip, I think we conquered everything. I personally like the coasters on metal rails better- much easier on the neck and back, while the kids really loved the vintage wooden coasters. Between Candy-Moneum and The Great Bear the winning title for me goes to da Bear. About the hardest part of the park is the signage; you'll follow an arrow, get to an intersection and then have no clue what to do next. To add insult to injury, there's few if any park employees around aside from the ones working concessions or rides. A great bonus to the coasters is the water park inside the Hersheypark complex. Splash zones, and tubes and plenty of sun chairs are available for what could be a full day of fun for the kids. Lines for the more popular attractions are not uncommon but at least there's plenty of water around to cool off in. A food court of sorts is there as well with a decent assortment of decent food. Alcohol can be purchased at some of the trucks or concession trailer outposts throughout the entire park so now we know there is a god. Also included with a park admission, there is a zoo that is worth spending an hour or two. Between the park, the zoo and the water park, you'll probably leave because the kiddos are tired, not because they are bored. If you happen to stay at one of the Hershey owned hotels or lodges, you'll be able to forego the parking fees and take the free shuttle. Also, staying on site gets you into the park an hour early. Great for the coasters that develop longer lines as the days wears on- you can get them in before the other crowds show up. Clean and safe fun is what you're in for so plan a trip for yourself- just do yourself a favor and do a search of all the rides available- if you're not a fan of rollercoasters, there aren't many other non-coaster rides you'd enjoy.

    We visited Hersheypark as a family, and this was the first visit for my husband and our two young…read moreboys, ages 6 and 4. I had been to the park several times when I was younger, but it had probably been 15-20 years since my last visit. Needless to say, a lot has changed. When we arrived, parking seemed organized, but there was a huge line to enter the park, so we decided to visit Chocolate World first. The ride was mostly how I remembered it, although the chocolate-smell portion didn't seem to be working, which was a little disappointing. Once we entered Hersheypark, we were handed a Dark Nights map, which wasn't particularly helpful for navigating the park. We eventually found another posted map near the entrance to The Hollow, but that wasn't much better. We finally downloaded the app, which was much more useful, although I personally prefer having a physical map. Trying to navigate an unfamiliar park on a phone while also managing two young children made the experience unnecessarily stressful. Our biggest disappointment was discovering that more than half of the children's rides appeared to be closed that day. It was a beautiful day with no rain, so we weren't sure why so many of them were unavailable. With children ages 4 and 6, those rides were a major reason for our visit, so having so many closed significantly impacted our experience. We also walked through ZooAmerica. Unfortunately, we left feeling uncomfortable with some of the animal enclosures, which seemed quite small. The ocelot in particular was pacing repeatedly, and we noticed extensive scratching on the viewing window near the alligator gar exhibit. Obviously, we're not animal-care experts, but some of what we observed made the zoo portion of our visit feel more sad than enjoyable. Another frustrating aspect of the day was simply navigating through the crowds. I understand that Hersheypark has limited control over individual guests, but there were numerous occasions where people stood in the middle of pathways or blocked areas while socializing, seemingly unaware that others were trying to get through. This even happened inside Chocolate World while we were clearly trying to select candy and fill our bags. With two young children in tow, constantly trying to maneuver around groups of people made an already stressful day more frustrating. The food was fairly standard amusement-park fare, although the burger was exceptionally disappointing. Spending around $50 for one cheeseburger, one order of chicken tenders, fries, and two drinks also felt excessive for the quality of the food. One thing we did genuinely appreciate was the availability of free ice and water throughout the park. Overall, this was unfortunately a very disappointing experience. Between the difficulty navigating the park, the large number of closed children's rides, the crowds, the food prices, and our experience at the zoo, the day simply wasn't what we had hoped for. I'm not sure if or when we'll return, but if we do, it will probably be when our children are considerably older and able to enjoy the larger rides. Based on this visit, the park seemed much better suited to older children, teenagers, and adults than families visiting primarily for attractions geared toward younger kids.

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    Crayola Experience - Toddler Town

    Crayola Experience

    3.2(567 reviews)
    70.2 mi

    I'm surprised this place does not have higher ratings. I noticed most of the negative reviews are…read morepertaining to long lines. Luckily, we visited early on a weekday in August - no crowds! I highly recommend planning your visit early on a weekday. If your kids love an indoor playground, crafting, crayon creations, clay molding, crafting activities, etc... they would love it here! We were there at least 3-4 hours and still had a few stations we did not get to. The place is huge with 4 floors of fun activities. We will definitely be returning for the Halloween events! :)

    Crayola Experience is an interactive visitor attraction that opened in Easton, Pennsylvania in July…read more1996. It was founded by the major international crayon maker Crayola LLC, which was founded as the Binney & Smith Company in 1885. In the 1990s, the city of Easton reached out to Crayola with an offer to open a small storefront. The city hoped that the store would help to revitalize the downtown area. Originally opened as "The Crayola Factory", the store morphed into a much larger interactive experience and rebranded under its current name in 2013. The colorful family attraction features over 20 hands-on experiences for visitors, such as naming your own crayon, melting wax souvenirs, and starring in a coloring page. Beginning in 2015, Crayola began to open additional Crayola Experience attractions around the United States, including locations at the Florida Mall (Orlando, FL) and the Mall of America (Bloomington, MN). Two additional locations also opened in Texas and Arizona, but they have since closed. My family and I recently visited the original Crayola Experience in Easton while we were visiting our cousins in Pennsylvania. The flagship location is HUGE; it has four floors of interactive attractions. Our two sons had a blast molding race cars from broken crayon bits, making wax art, naming their own crayons, and plenty of other colorful activities. They especially loved exploring the color playgrounds! We spent approximately 3 hours at the attraction. Afterwards, we explored the gift shop where my wife and I picked out some nice big coloring books for our sons. We also liked seeing all of the various crayon colors that Crayola produces; it was pretty impressive. Overall, we had a fun visit at the Crayola Experience and recommend it to any families visiting Easton!

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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(207 reviews)
    89.7 mi

    This is a place that is MADE for children especially the water park. One of the first things you'll…read moresee when entering the water park section is that the women have nice and beautiful tiki like hutts to change while the men have to change in a cold and wet bathroom which atleast for me was a little hard to find with unclear directions. I found it pretty much extremely boring inside the water park as there was nothing to do if you're not a kid besides the lazy river which is always packed to the brim. When i was in the lazy river i remember seeing a CRAZY amount of mold behind the seats like i was genuinely surprised especially as it was a saturday and saturdays are always packed so you wouldn't of thought to clean the seats? I also thought the way you leave was pretty confusing at first but it's clearly marketed for you to buy something before leaving. and also all of the employees looked overworked and tired even when it was within the first hour of opening. Overall it's a nice park but if you're a parent coming with sons or daughters who are above the age of 10 maybe find alternatives like, GWL or kahalhari which are for all ages and less than a hour west. overall 2.5/5

    Knowing very little about LOMB, I was very impressed with the layout of the park and diverse…read moreexperiences on land and water. The park was very clean and the staff was willing to assist when needed. Sure, there are small things I would change like letting people get on the ferris wheel as others get off to speed up the waiting process but my daughter and family had a great day in Hope. Could there be a better name for the town?

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