Would you believe I have never been to an actual amusement park?
I suppose, if you know my history, you wouldn't find it so unbelievable. There aren't any amusement parks in Alaska and you won't find any roller coasters or rides beyond those at the various regional fairs. As a kid, we never went, either, as the cost and the height requirements were probably prohibitive.
Arthur came home with a reading log. For this reading log, unlike the others which you could win pencils or stamps or other trinkets, you could get a free ticket to Six Flags! How exciting!
He read voraciously over the next month, reaching 360 minutes and receiving a free ticket at then end of the school year. Since he was so excited about it, we promised we'd take him sometime this summer.
We took the boys on a Wednesday, supposedly the least busy day of the whole week. Even though it was still insanely busy and crowded and the lines for the rides were long, we still had fun. There were rides that even Balin (at 44") could go on that were not too scary, but were still exciting enough for Arthur.
His favorite ride by far was the Viper (although the waterslides were a close second). Balin loved the Whizzer and the wave pool. Even I, despite the long lines and the crowds, had a good time.
Did you go to an amusement park this summer? What was your favorite ride?
Blessed be.
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