You can't beat free admission and free parking. You also can't beat a $5 slice of pizza or…read morecheeseburger at a legit theme park. It's no wonder why this place draws crowds. Tucked deep in Pennsylvania coal country (i.e. the middle to nowhere) you can find the rollercoasters rising out of the hills and this cute little park that time has luckily spared. There's something for everyone here, and with rides and games being pay as you go you can have as action packed or as relaxed of a day as you choose. There's even a large pool in the park for the hottest of summer days. I can see why this place has its diehard fans. With ample camping and rentals around the perimeter you can turn a trip here into a full vacation easily.

Hello Darlings, It's…read morebeen eleven years since Your Host's previous screed about this amusement *resort*, and it's time for an update! Our Disney companion / friend joined in for a day of amusement park fun enjoying the rides (and park grub!) on a Saturday during Fall despite the crowds (and lines). Knoebel's line-up of attractions since Your Host's 2015 review is largely unchanged, although a number of rides have been added. Let's now sit back with a favorite bev, and we'll get into this most recent experience. For starters, the park's crowds were large, and every single, solitary attraction had long wait times of at least 30 minutes, which leads to the idea that weekends are busy, busy, busy. And unlike Six Flags, there are no Fast Lanes, nor are there single rider lines. Everyone waits the wait...equally. If you're not the patient type, a weekday visit might be more your speed. Some rides manage the throughput well, while others not so much. Generally speaking, pack your patience on weekend visits. Food quality and value: like many businesses, Knoebel's hasn't escaped inflation. The quality is still there, and I believe in my heart of hearts that the resort tries to mitigate the price increases. The sausage sandwiches at the round food stand are still every bit as good as before but they saw an increase of over $3.00. Be prepared to see this but realize that what you get at Knoebel's is STILL a better value than a corporate-run theme park. As is the custom with amusement park reviews, here are the rides that we experienced... Paratrooper: this was a walk-on but it was when the rides first opened at 2pm. The ride cycle was lengthy but fortunately didn't require downtime for Your Host to reclaim his center. Black Diamond: this is a spooky indoor dark ride that might scare the littles. It's kind of lengthy, and features drops and lifts. This ride had a long line but the operations were fairly efficient. This is a popular attraction, so take heed. Phoenix: it should be noted darlings that this coaster, along with the two others, are quite popular. While this had a long line, we got through it in about 20 minutes. The ride itself didn't seem as smooth as usual but was enjoyable nonetheless. Twister: darlings, bring Excedrin if you plan to ride this one cuz it is a rough experience. Definitely not Your Host's favorite. Tea Cups: this is one of those classics from another era (aka 1972) when Your Host was a little 'un. You don't control the spinning yourself, but rather where in the cup you and another are sitting will have you goin' around in circles, just like Billy Preston. Scenic Skyway: this had a long line and a wait that felt like an eternity. The ride is scenic and relaxing, but try to keep any thoughts of worst-case scenarios at bay. Impulse: the wait wasn't bad. This compact multi looping coaster is pretty darn exciting, babies. We ended our day with this one. The ride itself is pretty smooth. You ascend the phallic-shaped lift hill and the immediate drop straight on down comes as suddenly as unwelcome visitors appearing unannounced on your front door stoop. There are five inversions on the course (best experienced hands-free or up-in-the-air) before the return to the station. That about wraps it up, darlings. Your Host continues to recommend this spot for the best classic rides and coasters. And gurl, if you're planning to ride Twister, pack the aspirin! Peace, love, and rides, Your Host

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.

Not a roller coaster girl, but it was a nice park. Layout inside the park was easy to get around…read moreand maneuver. Went on a rainy Sunday, so it wasn't overly crowded but surprisingly there was a lot of people with their kids and strollers! Even though I don't ride roller coasters, I loved going to amusement parks to eat and drink my way around. This park definitely catered to people of all ages and I loved that they had alcohol and beverage places all around the park, even though it was dependent on what was open. Food selection was limited. We got our Fried Dough, ice cream, frozen bananas, churros, and small turkey legs (That was disappointing). They have a food area that served BBQ and some restaurants all over the park. Parts of the park was closed because of the rain which they eventually opened up their rides later in the evening. We ended up going back later at night for their Halloween Haunted houses and I really do like the fact that they let people back into the park so you don't have to stay there all day and not be able to leave and take a nap. We didn't have that much time for the Haunted Houses, but did go to one of them which I was more so impressed with how they got everything set up so fast when we had only left the park for a few hours. They did think through a lot of the effects with sound, light, and smoke. One of my girlfriends was definitely scared. The worse thing is that they did not have an organized location for Uber. We ubered there in the evening so we could drink, and the park closed all its entrances and exits so the drivers could not get in. My friends and I ended up going hiking almost two miles to Giant Stadium to catch an Uber OUTSIDE of their parking lot. The place was a maze and when you put in Uber to Hershey Park, they would drop you off at the outside restaurants off Chocolate Ave, which was confusing. So just suck it up and drive to the park. Do not Uber! Overall the park was nice, but the food selections could be better and I wished they were more clear on what the hours were. We asked a few people on what time they closed and got different answers. We ended eating dinner there at the restaurant above the gift shop and didn't make it to the Chocolate Factory which was overly packed with kids. We were so exhausted from walking and drinking in the rain, we probably could have done the park over two days than one.

We had such a fun family day at Dutch Wonderland! Hubby purchased tickets so our princess could…read moreenjoy the amusement park before heading back to school. A lot of the rides were out of service since the kids are already heading back to school, but thankfully, we were given tickets to come back for free through the end of the year! We really appreciated that. Even with some rides closed, there was still plenty to do, see, and eat, so we were still able to have a great time. I think our kiddo's favorite part was definitely the Daniel Tiger Meet & Greet! Her excitement made the whole day worth it! We'll definitely be back to enjoy more rides and make more memories!

​We were really looking forward to a great day at Dutch Wonderland, but our visit was completely…read moreruined by severe overcrowding and extreme understaffing. ​The park was clearly operating far beyond a reasonable capacity. Every single walkway was wall-to-wall people, and the lines were absurd--we found ourselves waiting over an hour for almost every single ride, even the minor kiddie attractions. ​To make matters worse, the park felt severely understaffed, and the employees who were there showed zero sense of urgency. Rides were loading at a painfully slow pace, operations were sluggish, and workers moved with complete apathy despite seeing massive lines wrapping around the pathways. Simple ride cycles took twice as long as they should have because staff were moving in slow motion and seemed completely untrained or unmotivated to keep things moving efficiently. ​Between paying full price for admission and spending 90% of our day standing in motionless lines, it felt like a total waste of time and money. Dutch Wonderland desperately needs to cap its daily attendance and properly staff/train their team before taking people's money for an experience like this. Would not recommend visiting until they address these major capacity and operational issues.

Drove by this place a hundred times but never stopped in. Wish I had come here sooner. The mini…read moregolf course is freshly turfed so it doesn't look and play like an old worn carpet from the 1970s. Go karting was the most fun, even going out solo in a two seater was enjoyable for my daughter. Food is decently cheap too. You don't feel like you're being ripped off. Will definitely be back and bringing friends.

My grandkids had a wonderful day at Bear Rock Junction. However , the train ride is great but it is…read morevery very old and it doesn't look as nice as it does on the TV advertisement at all. That paint ball area looks really bad.

Get place to start off our family vacation! Very convenient…read more! It's compacted however we enjoyed ourselves !

Adventure Sports is soooo fun. In particular, the bumper boats. My adult siblings and our kids had…read moresuch a great time trying to navigate a floating raft while simultaneously using a squirt gun to drenched each other! We also loved the mini golf after the sun set and all the lightning bugs made the ground sparkle.

We love this place year round! We have a 4 & 5 year old so there is plenty for them to do in the…read morearcade and laser tag inside during those cold or rainy days. Then we love the mini golf & updated rides now that the weather has warmed up. I love that they serve local beers also, so my husband and I can have a drink, order some really good BBQ at their restaurant & let the kids play for hours. I also noticed they keep it very clean, which is something I like to look out for with young kids. We wish there were more places like this in the area!

I've never left a bad review on a business, but my experience today was extremely disheartening…read more I frequently visited Adventure Park USA back in 2013 - 2015. I had an hour to waste today, so I came in to play a few arcade games. I was hoping I'd be able to relive some of the nostalgia from a decade ago. I didn't visit the outside section of the park, only the arcade. To say that this place has went downhill is an understatement. Literally everything is broken. There's maybe 60 arcade games and 40 of them are broken. Of the remaining 20, many of them are prize games that aren't stocked or have missing pieces. I wanted to leave after about 10 minutes, but I figured I would use the rest of my credits first. I bought the minimum amount which was $25, and they give you an additional $5. I was walking around looking for anything I could play. I saw the basketball game only had 2 basketballs, which is a little unfortunate, but I decided to try it anyway. I scan my card, the machine takes my money, and the game doesn't start. This happened to me on maybe 6 different games. I even witnessed a game shutdown in the middle of someone playing it. I was amazed. Nearly every game is out of order. I'm certain I could have went to the front desk and got refunded for the credits I spent on games that didn't work, but what's the point? What game was I going to spend those credits on? Nothing works. I ended up playing the milk jug toss game about 15 times until I ran out of credits. Shortly after, I went to the ticket redemption counter. I had roughly 400 tickets. For reference, a full size candy bar is 500 tickets. There was one girl working the front desk/ticket redemption area, but she was busy answering the phone. I waited for about few minutes before deciding there was nothing worth spending the tickets on. I ended up tossing the card in the trash and driving home. I felt really empty. The lack of employees and lack of attention (or care) to broken machines is pretty upsetting. Until this place fixes these things, it's not worth your time or money.

Fun spot to spend a few hours on a nice day playing mini golf or hitting some balls at the batting…read morecages or driving range. Week days are not too busy. It's in a great location. The prices for the tokens are a little high.

AWFUL MANAGEMENT! They left my boyfriend and I locked up behind the gates BEFORE they were closed!read more

Came here first time yesterday for my daughter to celebrate her birthday! The young girls were so…read morehelpful. One one helped her make the slime and then she got to play at the 3 stations they had set up. The cheapest package they have is 19.99 and then the more you want to add to your slime the more it goes up.

Had an amazing time with my daughter and her friends. I…read morestill can't believe I made Slime!!

Great place to visit during your trip to Hersheypark! Free to paying customers of the park and…read moreavailable for fee to outsiders, this is a great little zoo with both inside and outside exhibits. From snakes to bats to turtles and bears and elk and so much more you can spend about two hours walking through the wide open spaces and the reading the informational placards. There are even the seldom seen bald eagles and porcupines up close and personal. Kids will love it and adults will enjoy the calmness and tranquility of the outdoor space. A gift shop- centrally located will cure a thirst or a need for a plush toy of a favorite animal. Staff is seen caring for or feeding the animals throughout but not otherwise obtrusive to your self- guided tour. I'm not sure I would visit if it were not included with my price of admission but it is definitely a good way to spend some time while at the rest of the roller coaster theme park.

ZooAmerica can be a fun break from a long day of rides. Admission is included with Hershey Park…read moretickets after all. If rides aren't for you, tickets can be purchased independently. I've stopped in on most of my visits. I usually spend at least a half hour at the Zoo, although a more detailed visit could take up to an hour or two. Its far from the best Zoo in the country, but they seem to take care of their animals well and focus on domestic animals only. Absolutely worth a combined trip. Not quite sure it would be worth as a stand alone. I do not have a lot else to say. Enjoy!

Didn't get any pictures, but we took a last minute trip here on a Monday in August. Tickets were…read morecheap, $30/person per ticket or $25/person if you bought a 4 pack and kids under 3 were free. Free parking which was nice but just know you have to walk up a lot of stairs and ramps to get up to the park. Getting into the park was easy and there were a lot of bathrooms, changing areas and lockers for purchase. The bathrooms were absolutely disgusting unless you went into the ski lodge so definitely wear shoes around if you can. There was plenty of chairs available and a lot of them were shaded by giant umbrellas, luckily the day we went it was mostly cloudy. There are a decent amount of slides, an Olympic sized pool, a wave pool and 2 kids areas. One was more toddler-friendly and the other was definitely geared towards kids a little older but half of the slides on it were closed. Multiple lifeguards at every slide or pool which was nice. Lots of life jackets available in many sizes. Water was a bit cold as it's not heated at all. Food options were a bit limited, possibly because it was a Monday. The main area had a couple of food trucks with mac and cheese, fries or tacos and a Belgian waffle stand. You got a lot of food for not a bad price, but wish there were some more options. Would definitely recommend going on a weekday though as weekends likely get very busy. Would definitely recommend coming here for a good summer day trip!

We've been coming to Camelback for years. But this year's visit was a complete disappointment. We…read morearrived right at 10 and stayed until closing at 6. At 6PM, my daughter couldn't even use the bathroom because of the way the restrooms smelled. The attendants have not have been cleaning during the day at all and no where to be seen at all. The restrooms and bathrooms both smelled like urine and had not cleaned in days. There was no toilet paper in any of the stalls we tried, and used toilet paper was left all over the floor. The water in the showers and sinks was cold, there were puddles everywhere, and there was nowhere reasonable to change out of wet swimsuits. I understand lines get long near closing time on a busy Saturday -- that's expected and not really anyone's fault. But there were no bathroom attendants at all restocking supplies or cleaning during the day, which is a management and staffing issue, not a "busy day" issue. A family water park should have working, stocked, sanitary restrooms available for kids all day, especially on a Saturday when the park is at its busiest.