lodgelady
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Yesterday we took 2 eleven year old boys to 6 flags n.e. for the day. I know I have high expectations as I am used to Disney standards, so I will state just the facts:
The Bad stuff:
- $10 per car for parking
-Do not expect a tram ride to/ from the parking lot unless you are willing to wait a long time for it
_As with Disney, be at the gate before opening to avoid an hour worth of lines. Unlike Disney, however, THERE IS VIRTUALLY NO CROWD CONTROL so the lines for tickets, then security are mob-like with no one really knowing where lines begin and no employees around to help. Also the areas where you stand are out in the hot sun. a TERRIBLE way to start your day!!!
-The fee for the fast pass computer thingy(Q Bot) is $10.00 per person and you have to wait in a huge long line to get one. It could be helpful on a very crowded day if you are willing to plan out your ride sequence in advance and be where you are supposed to be WITHIN A 10 MINUTE TIME WINDOW!!
-Season passes require a photo I.D. another long line.
-The online map of the park is unreadable and the one they hand out is also hard to read due to a bizarre numbering system for rides. Also rides are listed by area name in writing on a ride list, but the areas are not named on the map. Allow lots of time to find things, especially the water park. AGAIN, TERRIBLE CROWD CONTROL-NOT ENOUGH DIRECTIONAL SIGNS. We looked for the entrance to the water park for 15 minutes!
-There are a limited amount of free tubes and life jackets in the water park. On a crowded day you will have to pay $8 for a single and $12 for a double tube
-Bring your own hand wipes and tissues. The restroom I visited in the main park was out of soap, papertowels and needed a cleaning by noon.
The good:
- you get a bonus of three free guest passes with each season pass AND best of all you skip one entry line next visit. The price makes it a good deal if you live an easy drive away or plan to visit other six flag properties as the admission is covered for all.
-If you and your kids love coasters, this is a fun park.
-The few employees we did encounter were professional and pleasant to deal with.
-The walkways were clean and landscaped attractively.
-The water park is quite nice with multiple areas for young and old. They really spent some time on the theming of the areas, so it is attractive. I would happily just come to the water park.
-The food choices, while limited were of high quality. Recomendation: We ate the best soft serve ice cream in a waffle cone I have ever had.
Overall I would say we spent the day learning the park. We will enjoy ourselves more next visit. Hope this helps someone shorten their learning curve!
The Bad stuff:
- $10 per car for parking
-Do not expect a tram ride to/ from the parking lot unless you are willing to wait a long time for it
_As with Disney, be at the gate before opening to avoid an hour worth of lines. Unlike Disney, however, THERE IS VIRTUALLY NO CROWD CONTROL so the lines for tickets, then security are mob-like with no one really knowing where lines begin and no employees around to help. Also the areas where you stand are out in the hot sun. a TERRIBLE way to start your day!!!
-The fee for the fast pass computer thingy(Q Bot) is $10.00 per person and you have to wait in a huge long line to get one. It could be helpful on a very crowded day if you are willing to plan out your ride sequence in advance and be where you are supposed to be WITHIN A 10 MINUTE TIME WINDOW!!
-Season passes require a photo I.D. another long line.
-The online map of the park is unreadable and the one they hand out is also hard to read due to a bizarre numbering system for rides. Also rides are listed by area name in writing on a ride list, but the areas are not named on the map. Allow lots of time to find things, especially the water park. AGAIN, TERRIBLE CROWD CONTROL-NOT ENOUGH DIRECTIONAL SIGNS. We looked for the entrance to the water park for 15 minutes!
-There are a limited amount of free tubes and life jackets in the water park. On a crowded day you will have to pay $8 for a single and $12 for a double tube
-Bring your own hand wipes and tissues. The restroom I visited in the main park was out of soap, papertowels and needed a cleaning by noon.
The good:
- you get a bonus of three free guest passes with each season pass AND best of all you skip one entry line next visit. The price makes it a good deal if you live an easy drive away or plan to visit other six flag properties as the admission is covered for all.
-If you and your kids love coasters, this is a fun park.
-The few employees we did encounter were professional and pleasant to deal with.
-The walkways were clean and landscaped attractively.
-The water park is quite nice with multiple areas for young and old. They really spent some time on the theming of the areas, so it is attractive. I would happily just come to the water park.
-The food choices, while limited were of high quality. Recomendation: We ate the best soft serve ice cream in a waffle cone I have ever had.
Overall I would say we spent the day learning the park. We will enjoy ourselves more next visit. Hope this helps someone shorten their learning curve!
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