Anonymous
07/01/2018 10:48
Subject: Re:Best first giant waterslide park and rollercoaster near DC - for first time
Another recommendation for NoVA water parks.
Anonymous
07/01/2018 09:09
Subject: Best first giant waterslide park and rollercoaster near DC - for first time
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Hersheypark. Has a waterpark in it with admission and tons of coasters.
Go to Hershey. They have a lot of water rides and it’s family oriented. If you need a place quiet place to rest get a cabana in the park.
http://www.hersheypark.com
http://www.hersheypark.com/rides/cabanas.php
Relax with family and friends in a luxurious cabana complete with complimentary soda, bottled water, towels, and more!
Hersheypark Cabana Benefits
All-day use of the cabana, equipped with refrigerator, table, four chairs, and two chaise lounge chairs
Beach towel at check-in for each guest
Beach bag and suntan lotion at check-in
12 complimentary water bottles per cabana
Walk-up service to exclusive Cabana Grill, offering a grill menu, including kids' meals* - View Cabana Grill Menu
Complimentary fountain soda at the Cabana Grill
Complimentary locker for use throughout the day next to the Beach Club Restrooms & Changing Rooms
Exclusive ride access to the Intercoastal Waterway (lazy river)
Cabana Capacity
May 26 - September 3
2018 rates starting at $275 (up to 4 guests).
Additional guests are $32 each (max of 7 guests per cabana).
Access to the Cabana Area is private and each guest requires a non-transferable wristband.
I’ve heard Hershey has some really great accessibility programs.
Anonymous
07/01/2018 09:05
Subject: Best first giant waterslide park and rollercoaster near DC - for first time
Anonymous wrote:Hersheypark. Has a waterpark in it with admission and tons of coasters.
Go to Hershey. They have a lot of water rides and it’s family oriented. If you need a place quiet place to rest get a cabana in the park.
http://www.hersheypark.com
http://www.hersheypark.com/rides/cabanas.php
Relax with family and friends in a luxurious cabana complete with complimentary soda, bottled water, towels, and more!
Hersheypark Cabana Benefits
All-day use of the cabana, equipped with refrigerator, table, four chairs, and two chaise lounge chairs
Beach towel at check-in for each guest
Beach bag and suntan lotion at check-in
12 complimentary water bottles per cabana
Walk-up service to exclusive Cabana Grill, offering a grill menu, including kids' meals* - View Cabana Grill Menu
Complimentary fountain soda at the Cabana Grill
Complimentary locker for use throughout the day next to the Beach Club Restrooms & Changing Rooms
Exclusive ride access to the Intercoastal Waterway (lazy river)
Cabana Capacity
May 26 - September 3
2018 rates starting at $275 (up to 4 guests).
Additional guests are $32 each (max of 7 guests per cabana).
Access to the Cabana Area is private and each guest requires a non-transferable wristband.
Anonymous
07/01/2018 07:55
Subject: Best first giant waterslide park and rollercoaster near DC - for first time
For roller coasters, I am going to recommend saving up for Disney. They have a pass you can get for SN to wait in a more quiet spot for your turn and not stand in a big line. You still wait but just in another place. Check the DISboards under disAbilties for help in planning.
I looked at Busch Gardens website and it appears they have a similar program but I don’t have experience with it.
https://buschgardens.com/tampa/park-info/accessibility-guide/
Some discounts for BG: https://www.groupon.com/coupons/stores/buschgardens.com
I looked at Busch Gardens website and it appears they have a similar program but I don’t have experience with it.
https://buschgardens.com/tampa/park-info/accessibility-guide/
Some discounts for BG: https://www.groupon.com/coupons/stores/buschgardens.com
Anonymous
07/01/2018 07:45
Subject: Best first giant waterslide park and rollercoaster near DC - for first time
Of the NVRPA water parks we like Volcano Island the best. Go for the after 4 discount admission. If your son did the FCPL summer reading program there is coupon for free admission. We also love Great Waves but it does tend to very busy there.
Anonymous
07/01/2018 07:38
Subject: Best first giant waterslide park and rollercoaster near DC - for first time
Anonymous wrote:The Water Mine is smaller with 2-3 slides and a lazy river.
Agree but it’s hard to go there and not get stuck in a long entry line which might be terrible wth a dc wth HFA.
The NVRPA places in Sterling and centreville are very fun. There is also great waves in Alexandria-I wouldn’t do that one on 4th of July or a weekend though.
Anonymous
07/01/2018 07:14
Subject: Best first giant waterslide park and rollercoaster near DC - for first time
How about Rollingcrest in Hyattsville?
Anonymous
07/01/2018 06:57
Subject: Best first giant waterslide park and rollercoaster near DC - for first time
How tall?
Anonymous
07/01/2018 06:50
Subject: Best first giant waterslide park and rollercoaster near DC - for first time
Hersheypark. Has a waterpark in it with admission and tons of coasters.
Anonymous
06/30/2018 23:20
Subject: Best first giant waterslide park and rollercoaster near DC - for first time
The Water Mine is smaller with 2-3 slides and a lazy river.
Anonymous
06/30/2018 22:51
Subject: Best first giant waterslide park and rollercoaster near DC - for first time
How much rollercoaster? Six Flags America is close. Dutch Wonderland is a bit young for 7, though so low-key it could be good for an aspie. For waterslides alone, Watermine or some county pools. We like Germantown Indoor Swim Center.
Anonymous
06/30/2018 22:50
Subject: Best first giant waterslide park and rollercoaster near DC - for first time
I would recommend the nova water parks. They are like 7 bucks, slides are just long enough to be exciting but not terrifying
I live in dc and we always enjoy driving out there twice a year or so
I live in dc and we always enjoy driving out there twice a year or so
Anonymous
06/30/2018 22:47
Subject: Best first giant waterslide park and rollercoaster near DC - for first time
If you are willing to go a bit further and stay overnight, Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster, PA is great. It's about a 2 1/2 hour drive.
Anonymous
06/30/2018 22:23
Subject: Best first giant waterslide park and rollercoaster near DC - for first time
We went to one of the nvrpa water parks one year 4th of July and t was dead. The one out by centreville is fun fr that age.
Anonymous
06/30/2018 21:42
Subject: Best first giant waterslide park and rollercoaster near DC - for first time
My Aspie 7 year old has a birthday coming up on the 4th. He wants to go to a giant slide or rollercoaster nearby.
It is not really his first time on a large water slide as he enjoyed a 2+ story slide 18 months ago - but it was in the midwest at a family member's low key indoor sports club bubble. He went down about 20 times - until we said we had to leave (:
He has never been to an amusement park or a big water park. I am looking for a relatively low key but fun choice for one or both (separately I assume). I am guessing July 4th would be a terrible day given the projected heat and the holiday traffic etc.
Any suggestions for the following weekend would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
It is not really his first time on a large water slide as he enjoyed a 2+ story slide 18 months ago - but it was in the midwest at a family member's low key indoor sports club bubble. He went down about 20 times - until we said we had to leave (:
He has never been to an amusement park or a big water park. I am looking for a relatively low key but fun choice for one or both (separately I assume). I am guessing July 4th would be a terrible day given the projected heat and the holiday traffic etc.
Any suggestions for the following weekend would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!