October east USA trip

[medoman]

Was hoping for a bit of advice regarding fast passes etc.

 

I'll be coming over from the UK to america oct 17th - 29th, and the current itinerary involves dorney park on 18th, hershey on 19th SFGA on 20th then doing Smithsonian stuff in Washington etc followed by Bush gardens Williamsburg on 25th, kings dominion on 26th and 6 flags america on 27th, heading back to the uk on the 28th

 

I know that these parks will have their Halloween events on at this time, although I'm mostly visiting for the coasters. (as a doctor in the uk, getting time off at decent times of the year isn't that easy!). I was hoping the forum could advise which parks fast/flash/etc passes would be essential for.

 

any other tips for the trip are appreciated too, I'm meeting a friend from Colorado for the trip too so most hotels and car hire things are booked already

[SharkTums]

Any parks you're at on a Friday or Saturday during Halloweentime will demand you buy the skip the line option. American's love Halloween and it gets really packed!

[medoman]

so the sundays should be ok?

[SharkTums]

^Most often.

[A.J.]

To add to what Elissa said, Hersheypark's Fast Track pass is sold in limited quantities. You should probably get to the park early to snag one up at Hospitality Services when you go, and be aware that you get one skip per coaster.

[larrygator]

so the sundays should be ok?

At SFGAdv you will probably need a Flash Pass, even on Sunday, that close to Halloween.

[cfc]

I'd say you'll definitely need Quick Queue at BGW and Fast (or "Fright") Lane at KD because Oct. 25-27 is the last weekend for Howl-o-Scream and Haunt.