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[aurora1429]

Hey everyone! We're going to Decatur, IL for a wedding later this month and want to hit a park on the way home but can't make up our minds.

The kids are 7 and 5 and will ride ANYTHING they are tall enough too. Mom on the other hand, in content to watch.

We are leaning towards Cedar point to break up the ride but I'd like your opinion too! [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

Thanks!!

[ 08-05-2002, 10:07 PM: Message edited by: aurora1429 ]

[All Ears]

I cannot speak about Hershey -- although I do want to go there. But I can say Cedar Point is a lot of fun.
BTW -- how tall are the kids? You may want to check CP's website to aid you in your decision. IF the kids are too "short" to ride much, that may influence where you want to go.
There is a really cute area at CP called "Camp Snoopy." It has kiddie rides, nice theming, and a little song & dance show with the Peanuts gang.
There are also a lot of neat shows to watch, as well as some other rides -- like water rides, a giant swing, bumper cars, old cars (to drive around a track), a swinging ship ride, a boat ride, a train ride, an ENORMOUS ferris wheel, etc. The kids may also be tall enough for some of the "tamer" coasters, too.
Make sure you order some of the hand-cut fries, too. They are sooo good. [img]graemlins/yuma.gif[/img]
If you have any ?'s -- feel free to email me, post here, or private message me.
Happy planning!
Michelle

[Jsbalcio1]

I really like Hershey and was just there three weeks ago. I really want to go to Cedar Point and it looks to be a lot of fun. Either one that you pick will be a winner.

[Diz]

Here's a vote for Hersheypark. My kids love it!

There's shows,


and roller coasters...a brand new one that is 1/2 coaster and 1/2 water coaster...something like 8 coasters in all!

and chocolate world tours

and it's just a clean, relatively quiet park that's lots of fun!

[Dumbo]

I'm not into coasters so my vote goes to Hershey.
Cedar Point is a nice park and does have a nice kiddy section. The water park is an extra cost. I think Cedar Point really needs 2 days. When we went late in the season 3 years ago they had a great discount at their web site. DS did an internship there that summer so he knows most of the park.
Hershey is much tamer. For the admission price you get the park, the water rides and Zoo America. I would do Hershey on sunset preview plan. You pay tonight I think the deal is after 7or 730 pm ride all you want until the park closes and then have all day tomorrow. They also have a chocolate factory tour before you get into the park that's open year round and is free.
Cedar Point can be reached at www.cedarpoint.com and Hershey Park at www.hersheypark.com
Hope this has helped you some. Happy planning. Any questions just ask.

[tinkerbee]

My vote is for Cedar Point. If the kids will ride anything I think you would really enjoy CP. [img]graemlins/wavin.gif[/img]

[AKLRULZ]

Cedar Point gets my vote - while they are known for their 15 coasters, they also have TONS of other unique rides that I've not seen at other amusement parks. It rocks!

[DisneyDreaming]

I am sure the kids would love Cedar Point. But some of the lines are lone.

However, chocolate [img]graemlins/yuma.gif[/img] is there anything better(other than Disney) that H. Choc.? [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img]

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Marylee

[Mauimouse]

I haven't been to Hershey, so I guess I can't compare them fairly, but Cedar Point is really a great park. Check out the website and check out there park cam, they have 3 of them. Have fun where ever you decide to go.

[DisneyEveryJanuary]

I can only speak of Hershey and we love it there!!!! We go every year and this year we are returning for the Christmas season. It is clean and has something for everyone. Roller Soaker (1/2 coaster 1/2 water ride) is awesome. There are great shows and of course the chocolate!!!!! I vote for Hershey.