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TRIP NOTES
Theme Park
Survival Tips
By Alex Higgins
W
hether you're making a day of it
at a park nearby or an extended
vacation complete with a hotel stay,
there's no better way to kick off summer
than a trip to your favorite theme park!
Planning
Before you arrive, familiarize yourself
with the park layout, its rides and
attractions, start times for shows and
parades and, most importantly, what time
the park opens. Arrive early to take
advantage of a full day of fun!
Download the park's official app to
your smartphone. You can keep track of
wait times, event schedules and other park
information.
When you park, take a picture of the
parking spot location or sign with your
phone to avoid wasting time at the end of
a long day searching for your vehicle. It's
also a good idea to take a photo of each
child in your group. In the event you get
separated, you can show the photo to park
staff who are helping you in the search.
Once inside the park, head straight for
the back. Most people will make a beeline
for the rides closest to the entrance. You'll
enjoy shorter lines if you work your way
from the rides farthest away first.
Packing
It's always best to travel as light as possible when visiting a theme park, but there
are some essentials you'll want to have
with you.
Plastic locking bags can be a lifesaver
- use them to keep your phone dry on
water rides or store a cookie leftover
from lunch.
Summer storms can pop up
unexpectedly, so pack some inexpensive
rain ponchos. They're lightweight and
can be thrown away (or recycled) after
a rain shower.
Most amusement parks have wellstocked first aid stations, but it's a good
idea to stash some bandages and pain
relief pills in a pocket so you won't have
to go out of your way for a minor issue.
If the park allows outside food and
drink, pack some trail mix or granola
bars and a water bottle you can refill
using the park's fountains.
Stick with a small travel-size wallet for
your day at the park. You won't need your
grocery store discount card inside the
park.
Don't forget the sunscreen - nothing
will ruin a fun afternoon faster than an
unexpected sunburn.
Your AAA Membership gets you discounts on dozens of theme park and attraction tickets. Visit your
local AAA office or call 800-750-5386 to take advantage of members-only savings.
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