OK, I guess I'll go to my very first dis meet. Tough to say no when you're in my back yard. As to the rides being open, it is a tough call. I believe Gillians starts opening weekends on Easter, I'm pretty sure. They may not have everything open.
A heads up. Remember that Easter weekend ride tickets go on sale half price. Also deep discounts on water pier, mini golf, sling shot thing, go carts.... If you make a few trips down a summer it's definitely worth buying some.