Hershey/Knoebels/Dorney: Tips?

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Mikeman said:
"How far is Knoebels from Allentown/Dorney."

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Knoebels is about an hour and a half from Dorney and Hershey.

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"Are there any small rides for a 3 year old?"

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Knoebels has about 20 rides just for the little kides ranging from kiddie bumper cars, kiddie whip, frog hopper (NEW), and the basic stuff. They range in price from $0.50 to $0.70 for the kiddie rides.


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Hello, My name is Dan and I'm a coasterholic.

SusieSmurfHP

How is the laser show? Is it as good as Cedar Points and does it have any pyro?

The laser show is pretty good. I've seen it a couple of times after work. They incorporate the Hershey characters in the show obviously. I don't know how good Cedar Point's is. Sorry, no pyro. If you have any other questions, let me know.

Thanks, CoasterPunk...One more question if you had 4 days...Thr, Fri, Sat & Sun. And you were staying in Allentown for 3 and Hershey for 1, What would be your plan of attack. Would you try and hit all 3 parks? Or would you just go to 2? We have been to Hershey, but I haven't been on Lightning Racers and I love wood coasters! Thanks...


p-c-r,

FYI----We have bad roads in PA and there is alot of construction in and around PGH/Kennywood-PNC Park/Steelers new digs/highways ect...Also 2 words you'll here alot in the burgh are ain't, and n'at....For example I'm going to Kennywood n'at today....Don't ask LOL! Keep in mind that if you would make a second trip sometime (later in the year/next year) if you stay to the North of PGH you can hit Kennywood in about 45 min, and then hit SFWOA in 1hr 30 min....Just a thought..


*** This post was edited by Mikeman on 6/12/2001. *** *** This post was edited by Mikeman on 6/12/2001. ***

I'd deffinately hit all 3 parks. Dorney and Hershey Thursday and Friday. Then Knoebels on a weekend. Although Knoebels doesn't offer a handstamp on the weekend. You will need to buy ride tickets. Prices range between $.70 and $2.00 a ride the most expensive being the Phoenix and Twister. Even with buying tickets your day at Knoebels will cost about the same as a day at Hershey or Dorney. If you want directions to Knoebels from Dorney drop me an email. Mine may be a little different from Mapquest or Maps on Us but might be a bit faster.

I'd also consider Great Adventure one of the days as well. It's roughly an hour and a half from Allentown. If you would hit GAdv I'd do it that Thursday eliminating super long lines.


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Hello, My name is Dan and I'm a coasterholic.

I can't wait to go to Coaster Con at Hershey, Dorney, and Knoebels.

Well, guys, I'm back from The Big Trip, and let me reiterate: Thanks! I had an awesome time. A trip report will come soon enough, try to be patient. ;)

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Matt Lynch, who loves walkin' arahnd Dahntahn Pittsburgh, sometimes the Sah Sahd by the Mon, and listenin' to the dialect n'at...
Co-Webmaster, Kennywood Boulevard
http://kennywood.coasterbuzz.com

P.S.: Want in on the joke? http://www.pittsburghese.com ... All yinz should check it aht! ;)

Bad roads, eh? Forewarned now I shall prepare. Not sure the specifics of exact dates for my PENN trip, PENN will be the furthest thus far I have tarveled into the "north" besides Ohio. Sorta glad we decided to skip 'burgh this time around, it's coming in a couple of years, I hope. Funny words like n'at, huh? I'm southern, from the mountains(near where blue people live in them hills), and have been living at the beach for a few years, so for me it's like "ain't that 'nuff, Dude!?" or something messed up(that's probally a small exaggeration). Dialects are cool:).......

Maps on Us, anybody trust them? I've seen, in thier words, some creative routes, I haven't had much to compare to, any luck with 'em? *** This post was edited by p_c_r on 6/14/2001. ***