Chroniq Posted November 21, 2011 Posted November 21, 2011 (edited) This Sunday, Kristin Connolly and I took our son Bean to his FIRST.THEMEPARK.EVAR. Since he probably won't remember it, what better way to document the day than a TPR trip report. Bean- When you are old enough to sign up for TPR, please don't hate us. Hershey Park has a Christmas event called Candylane. It's strictly for the little ones as all of the coasters are closed. It is a great value at $12.50 per person (Bean flys free). He met Santa, his reindeer, and got his first flat ride ride credits... Ok, enough talk- on to the pictures. Bean's first attempt to "measure up" to go on the big rides. He kept telling everyone he was a "kiss" due to his stroller, but he is clearly a "miniature" Bean just learned that eating poinsettias is not a great idea. This is Bean's first amusement park ride ever. Years later, he'll look back on this and wonder why he couldn't ride storm runner. "Dad, I'm not afraid of heights, but you promise this isn't a drop tower?" Moments before CPS was called. I had forgotten to mention that Herhey Park was opened up solely for us. This Trip Report includes less people than Chad's Mount Olympus Report. Yes- This is the least fun Bean had at Hershey today. Yes- I'm outfitted with more "dad' stuff than I feel comfortable sharing, but Kristin liked this photo so here you go. "Dad, I don't think I'm ready for a coaster yet!" We told Bean this was Rudolph. We are terrible parents. Bean meets his first theme park character. The expression on his face says- "Yeah, that gingerbread man is sketchy" Clearly not impressed with the "kissing tower" ride, Bean goes for his first scrambler credit. 5 minutes after this photo was taken we were forced to give Bean his first "the birds and the bees" talk. This photo only exists, to show Beemer Boy that I'm terrible with a camera. Bean is clearly a carousel enthusiast. See!!! I told you! "I'm not sure I'm ready for this yet, Dad" Via Bean= "Seriously guys, I'm not a prop. I'm a person!" Exclusive photo of Santa and his reindeer enjoying ERT on Comet. Hopefully this photo will convince LarryGator to tell me where they are building "dark ride paradise" Thank you bronze statue for creating this park. (Seriously Milton Hershey was probably one of the best philanthropists of his time... Google that ish) Bean had so much fun that he was entirely wiped out at the end of the day. Thanks for reading! Edited November 21, 2011 by Chroniq
SharkTums Posted November 21, 2011 Posted November 21, 2011 First park of...many!!! Can't believe how fast the time is going, he's already almost three months old!?!? AHHH!!!!
DougMJr Posted November 21, 2011 Posted November 21, 2011 This has to be the most adorable PTR I have ever seen. Definitely has that "aweeee" factor.
jason10 Posted November 21, 2011 Posted November 21, 2011 Bean is quite possibly the cutest baby ever... Not that I've said it before or anything. You really have started him off early! I expect to see him riding El Toro and the like in the near future! Nice to see you had what looks like a positively happy family day out. Makes you all warm and fuzzy inside. Anyhow, it looks to be a nice event for the youngsters and Santa enthusiasts alike. Thanks for the TR! Edit: And to think that it feels like yesterday I was walking around the Statue of Liberty with a heavily pregnant Kristin. Time really does fly.
moinab Posted November 21, 2011 Posted November 21, 2011 Looking forward to many more Bean adventures!
BeemerBoy Posted November 21, 2011 Posted November 21, 2011 This photo only exists, to show Beemer Boy that I'm terrible with a camera. Ah, I don't think that's entirely true. I was able to make out everything in the report just fine. Knoebels looked great, and that baby girl of yours is adorable. Seriously though, nice work! At least Bean wasn't dressed in Jets gear like his Dad.
RoCo Posted November 21, 2011 Posted November 21, 2011 I'm glad to see that Win is now available with extra added Awesome, as this report is full of it. Model parents in action. Well done.
xmichellex Posted November 21, 2011 Posted November 21, 2011 (edited) What a cutie! Beautiful pics of him and mom... I'm sure she will love seeing them when she is older! Edited November 21, 2011 by xmichellex
cfc Posted November 21, 2011 Posted November 21, 2011 Wait until he becomes old enough to understand that he should fear giant rubber-headed mascots!
Chroniq Posted November 21, 2011 Author Posted November 21, 2011 ^^Thanks for the nice comments, but even though BeemerBoy might think otherwise, Bean is a boy! (Full Disclosure: His government name is Christian, but that's a terrible name)
Jojo19799 Posted November 21, 2011 Posted November 21, 2011 And to think that it feels like yesterday I was walking around the Statue of Liberty with a heavily pregnant Kristin. Time really does fly. And to think that just a few months ago we were all on the NE trip enjoying a nice day at SFNE. I seriously thought Kristin was going to go into labor after that day. I'm looking forward to more Bean adventures.
djw44 Posted November 21, 2011 Posted November 21, 2011 Some of my first theme park memories are riding the little train under the old Giant Wheel at Hershey. Great memories. It was probably my first park too. Sky Princess at Dutch Wonderland was my first coaster on a sidenote.
Chroniq Posted November 21, 2011 Author Posted November 21, 2011 Thanks for the comments Jason, Elissa, Scott, Maureeen. Robert, Chuck, Doug, Jojojojojojojojo,-- @Jo &Jason- It's crazy what a difference a few months make. Now we have a reason to go back to SFNE so Kris can get all of those credits.
djw44 Posted November 21, 2011 Posted November 21, 2011 Definitely be sure to take him when he gets older. Candylane is probably the first thing I can remember from my childhood and I am so happy for that.
Chroniq Posted November 21, 2011 Author Posted November 21, 2011 ^Will Do. Thanks for sharing..Fingers crossed he remembers.
chadster Posted November 21, 2011 Posted November 21, 2011 That was freaking amazing Chris! Bean is clearly a Theme Park natural. Glad they opened the park up for you guys to enjoy on your own, I'm quite jealous!
moinab Posted November 21, 2011 Posted November 21, 2011 Wait until he becomes old enough to understand that he should fear giant rubber-headed mascots! Should be any time, now. They usually start getting freaked out by strangers around 4 months.
KI Kidd Posted November 21, 2011 Posted November 21, 2011 Great report! It is awesome to see him getting started at such a young age. I actually used to call myself 'Bean' when I was little, apparently I thought that was how you were supposed to say 'Vince.'
KConn Posted November 22, 2011 Posted November 22, 2011 Thanks for all the posts everyone. We all had a great time and Bean can't wait till his next adventure!
Sir Clinksalot Posted November 22, 2011 Posted November 22, 2011 I enjoyed following along on your adventure on FB over the weekend. I will say, that's one thing I miss is all of the "firsts". Now I just have the crappy firsts ... first BF, First time dumped, etc. Can't wait to hopefully meet Bean in person sometime next year.
Chroniq Posted November 22, 2011 Author Posted November 22, 2011 ^We're working on it! Thanks for sending us the Rosetta Stone for Trolling Lesson 1 plan.
paiging_jen Posted November 22, 2011 Posted November 22, 2011 This may be the cutest TR I've ever seen! Absolutely adorable.
Skycoastin Steve Posted November 22, 2011 Posted November 22, 2011 Bean is pretty much the cutest baby ever. And this TR delivers.
larrygator Posted November 22, 2011 Posted November 22, 2011 Is that your little brother? He's a good looking kid.
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