We just got back from the Ex, we too do opening day every year, as we find it is the least crowded then.
Although it was a good day and we had fun, I have issues with it.
For instance, in the kiddy midway area, the rides have height restrictions, fine, I agree for safety reasons, but why was he allowed on a ride last year, and this year he was told he was too small ? (The tiger slide). This happened on more than one ride, in that he was to big, or too small for rides that he has gone on in the past. I will add that he is 7, and under 4 feet tall.
Yet, on the adult midway, he could get on just about any ride he wanted.
I went to guest relations, at kiddy land to discuss this as I had bought an all day play pass and wanted an explation as to what rides he could go on.
I suggested that prior to selling all day passes they provide a sheet of the rides explaining the restrictions.
The food building was empty when we got there at noon, so we secured a table, and took turns going to get food. As in the past the food building is now just a large foodcourt, minus McDonalds, as everyone wants you to buy a combo plate.
I don't want a combo plate, I want to eat different stuff, I like a mix, something from here, something from there, whatever. I want stuff that I don't normally have at home, but I don't want the whole combo.
Oh yeah, and as my husband and I were taking turns taking our son around to get food the family of 19 had slowly invaded our part of the table, virtually giving us no room. until I made a subtle comment.
One definte must see is the area set up by the Armed Forces and Nvay near the Princess Gates, it is an awesome display where the kids can go in a fighter jet, an armoured vehicle, and other things, it is really cool.
And of course the firehall is also cool.
