Dorney Park or Hershey Park in Pennsylvania

We need advice from those who have been to either of these
two parks.
We are grandparents, capable and able, with two (10 and 5
year old) grandchildren.
This adventure would encompass three full days excluding
travel days which is roughly two hour drive from home.
It's my understanding that there are other things to do in
LeHigh Valley in June (22-26) so would most likley only
spend two days at the park...does that sound like enough
time or should we allow 3 full days at the park.
Last year we went to Sesame Street waterpark and amusement
park and had two very long jam packed days. The kids never
got tired; we did!

secondly we have in mind that The Wingate Inn in Allentown
would be an okay place to stay...any comments about that. We
like the indoor pool and complimentary breakfast. Clean and
nice vicinity.

our alternative plan is Hershey Park which when compared to
Dorney Park seems smaller and less active.
Thanks in advance

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There is a new Civil War Museum in Harrisburg which is close to Hershey, and
the kids might also enjoy visiting. Harrisburg also has minor league
baseball on an island in the middle of the river. That also might be fun.

Tom

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"jtc" wrot
We are grandparents . . . with two (10 and 5 year old) grandchildren.
This adventure would encompass three full days . . .
It's my understanding that there are other things to do in
LeHigh Valley in June (22-26) so would most likley only
spend two days at the park...does that sound like enough . . .
Last year we went to Sesame Street waterpark and amusement
park and had two very long jam packed days. The kids never
got tired; we did!

secondly we have in mind that The Wingate Inn in Allentown
would be an okay place to stay...any comments about that. We
like the indoor pool and complimentary breakfast. Clean and
nice vicinity.

our alternative plan is Hershey Park which when compared to
Dorney Park seems smaller and less active.
Thanks in advance

I think you would be happier at Hershey Park and the children won't
know the difference.
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"Icono Clast" wrote in message
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I have cross-posted this to rec.roller-coaster where the
best answers
to your questions are available.

"jtc" wrot
We are grandparents . . . with two (10 and 5 year old)
grandchildren.
This adventure would encompass three full days . . .
It's my understanding that there are other things to do
in
LeHigh Valley in June (22-26) so would most likley only
spend two days at the park...does that sound like enough
.. . .
Last year we went to Sesame Street waterpark and
amusement
park and had two very long jam packed days. The kids
never
got tired; we did!

secondly we have in mind that The Wingate Inn in
Allentown
would be an okay place to stay...any comments about
that. We
like the indoor pool and complimentary breakfast. Clean
and
nice vicinity.

our alternative plan is Hershey Park which when compared
to
Dorney Park seems smaller and less active.
Thanks in advance

I think you would be happier at Hershey Park and the
children won't
know the difference.

__________________________________________________ __________
A roller-coaster freak in San Francisco
http://geocities.com/dancefest/
http://geocities.com/iconoc/
ICQ: http://wwp.mirabilis.com/19098103 IClast at SFbay
Net

good ideas, thanks

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"mary" wrote in message
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There is a new Civil War Museum in Harrisburg which is
close to Hershey, and
the kids might also enjoy visiting. Harrisburg also has
minor league
baseball on an island in the middle of the river. That
also might be fun.

Tom

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(Icono Clast) wrote:

I have cross-posted this to rec.roller-coaster where the best answers
to your questions are available.

"jtc" wrot
We are grandparents . . . with two (10 and 5 year old) grandchildren.
This adventure would encompass three full days . . .
It's my understanding that there are other things to do in
LeHigh Valley in June (22-26) so would most likley only
spend two days at the park...does that sound like enough . . .
Last year we went to Sesame Street waterpark and amusement
park and had two very long jam packed days. The kids never
got tired; we did!

secondly we have in mind that The Wingate Inn in Allentown
would be an okay place to stay...any comments about that. We
like the indoor pool and complimentary breakfast. Clean and
nice vicinity.

our alternative plan is Hershey Park which when compared to
Dorney Park seems smaller and less active.
Thanks in advance

I think you would be happier at Hershey Park and the children won't
know the difference.

Only if the kids ar deaf, blind and mute. Dorney Park is considerably
larger than Hershey and it has a water park. Any kid who couldn't
tell the difference has serious problems. If you intended to say
that either park would be fun for kids, I would agree with that.

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Been to both several times and took kids ages 5 - 16 to both. I would
say Hershey Park of the two primarily because of the 5 yr old. Dorney
may have long lines; but has fun water rides. Hershey is slower pace,
and the tour and candy shop always excites kids. They can buy a 25 lb
Hershey bar!
I would not say that either is a "more than one day" park.

Kids also liked the Crayola Factory in Easton.

thanks...I get the idea that we could leisurely do this park
in one day. That leaves some time to explore other
activities in the area.
would the minor league baseball appeal to kids (they like
baseball)...we are staying in harrisburg area

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"jtc" wrote in message
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Been to both several times and took kids ages 5 - 16 to
both. I would
say Hershey Park of the two primarily because of the 5 yr
old. Dorney
may have long lines; but has fun water rides. Hershey is
slower pace,
and the tour and candy shop always excites kids. They can
buy a 25 lb
Hershey bar!
I would not say that either is a "more than one day" park.

Kids also liked the Crayola Factory in Easton.

"jtc" wrote in news:HvQkc.1068$a47.221
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thanks...I get the idea that we could leisurely do this park
in one day. That leaves some time to explore other
activities in the area.
would the minor league baseball appeal to kids (they like
baseball)...we are staying in harrisburg area


That would depend on the kids. You are also not that far from
Lancaster where there are a number of train places, both real
(Strausbug RR, PA RR Museum), and model. I don't know your timeline,
but Roadside America is a classic American stop. It's a giant Lionel
layout.

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"jtc" wrote:

thanks...I get the idea that we could leisurely do this park
in one day. That leaves some time to explore other
activities in the area.
would the minor league baseball appeal to kids (they like
baseball)...we are staying in harrisburg area

For kids who enjoy watching baseball, I would definitely
consider taking them to see a minor league game.