Thoughts on our East Coast Trip

[ryerson]

Wife and I are taking a trip this summer. We were set on the TRP trip, but I am back in school getting my MBA and class would not allow. However, July 1- July 8th, we are going on one since I'll be off. Here is what we have planned, let me know thoughts on other parks to hit in the area that we should instead of the ones we are hitting. We are trying to hit as many of the big rides as we can. We are renting a car in Hartford, and then ending up down in Virigina.

 

Starting with

SFNE, SFGAdv., SFA, Dorney, Hershey, KD, BGW.

 

I know this is a pretty main stream trip, but it is our first trip like this. Last year we went to CP and KI. The reason we have so many SF parks is that we have season passes and with Dorney we have Platinum passes for Cedar Fair since our home park is WoF. Thanks in advance. Hopefully my soon to be aquired ClubTPR membership will be able to get some use as well

[Sir Clinksalot]

Don't leave out Knoebels on your trip.

[robbalvey]

^ Agreed. And remember you will be doing this trip at a VERY busy time. I wouldn't plan more than one park per day and make sure you get "virtual queue" systems when it's offered. Gold Flash passes at SFGadv & SFNE shouldn't even be a question - just get them! Expensive, yes! But WELL WORTH THE MONEY!

[Carnage]

Keep in mind a one way car rental will cost you much more.

 

Maybe look at your trip and see if you can rearrange it into a loop, where you can start and stop at the same city?

[King of Ka]

Definitely agree with Knoebels, and I know you're trying to keep the park count low, but it seems like a shame to drive right past Lake Compounce and not go for a spin on Boulder Dash... of course if you can't do it you can't do it, but just something to think about.

[Steelinwood]

As others have said, get a golden flash pass. The queues for Bizzaro can seem endless. I waited for 4 hours once. Also at sfne start with Bizzaro first and try to be there right at opening! Don't forget to try catapult!