Rain, lots of rain. Didn’t matter to us as there was no way that we were not going to have tons of fun. We were at Six Flags New England where you Go Big or…well, you know!
Back in June we took part in a media press trip and had the most lovely of a guide who even a month later, my kids beg to see. Let.me.tell.you, if you ever have the opportunity to hire a VIP guide, do it! Gather the family reunion attendees and have them pitch in some cash as you will get some behind the scenes low down, skip the long lines and even have someone who will go on the rides with the kids that you don’t want to go on.
I had not been to Six Flags New England, New England’s largest amusement park, for many many years. In fact, the last time I was there it was called ‘Riverside’.
Seeing all three of the areas dedicated to the kiddos (Kidzopolis, Looney Tunes Movie Town and Splash Island) as well as all of the grown-up attractions was incredible. Our kids were into trying everything!
There is so much to do for any age group that there is no way anyone could not have the best time eva! I promise.
In fact, after they rode the new ‘Gotham Gauntlet’ with me, I referred to them as ‘Adventure Boy’ and ‘Adventure Girl’.
We planned on playing in Hurricane Harbor, the largest water park in New England (included in the park admission) but along came the Thunderstorms. The park had to close due to safety issues and considering tornadoes had passed through the week before, I can’t blame them.
We are going back this month to spend an entire day at Hurricane Harbor.
Here are some other important facts you need to know about the park:
*Right now if you buy a day for $46.99 you get another day FREE – no kidding!
*There are 3 new shows for the 2011 season – Survivor Live, Do Wop N Bop and Vocal Acceleration
*The concerts (hello, Miranda Cosgrove) are also included with admission !
*Six Flags New England is home to 10 amazing coasters including the top ranked steel coaster Bizarro. My kids giggle as I had made the statement that wen they are teenagers, they will want to ride this coaster. *I am shuttering*
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Stasia W says
An unforgettable memory was visiting Six Flags New England when it was still Riverside Park. The Cyclone was the first real roller coaster I ever rode. I still love riding it now with my kids!
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Linda Carmical says
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Linda Carmical says
My favorite is Six Flags Over Georgia. I used to love skipping school and spending my day at the park! So much fun and so many good memories!
sarah rioux says
I remember going to visit family in Texas and going to Lion Country Safari. The ostrich pecked at my window! I must have been about 5, it was thrilling…
sharon says
going to the local amusement park and driving the bumper cars…we felt so cool! and it was fun…
Karen Jones says
My best amusement park memories are of Rocky Point Park in Warwick,RI (no longer open). Thinking back, it was tiny and sort of dingy and the rides were pretty small (by today’s standards). To me, Rocky Point was the height of excitement! I have wonderful memories of being terrified by the House of Horrors, being exhilarated by the Yo Yo and being refreshed by the wet ride on the flume. Later on in childhood, my dad took us to Disney and we complained that it wasn’t as fun as Rocky Point!
Helen Gonsalves says
As a child our family’s favorite was Lincoln Park.It wasn’t often that we would have money to go but when we did the childhood memories i will cherish forever!Thanks Jenn
April Kofler says
Well I would not say it was my favorite but it is the one I remember the most. When I was about 5 my brother wanted me to go on the zipper ride with him at the Pike in Long Beach. I told him the only way I would is if he let me sit away from the door, well needless to say he did not and let me and when we were at the top he kept trying to kick the door open while I was screaming. My Mom made them stop the ride and to this day it is hard for me to get on some rides and if it is something that goes in the air I will not get on with my husband because he is a lot like my brother. :o)
Kevin Printz says
My most amazing memory of an amusement park was the first time that I ever went to Kings Dominion in Virginia. Growing up with very little in Phila. Pa., I was in shock when I saw how clean and exciting the park was….My best memory was the roller coasters and then of course the water rides. Even though my parents did not have a lot of cash at the time, they truly made this the best trip. One of the other great highlights was grabbing a giant Turkey leg and eating it up!!! I have 2 booys of my own and we have yet to visit a park. I hope that thier first time will be as memorable as mine!!!!!!
Shumaila says
I love telling this story because it makes me feel so proud and my brother sound like a wimp (though now he is a fighter pilot and I am the wimp!). But when we were young- I was in the first grade and my brother in the fourth- we went to Disney World in Orlando. And there was this really scary ride that stops on the top and you are upside down. It was pretty scary and my brother outright said no. I told my dad I wanted to go. And so my dad and I went on the ride while my brother and mom stayed back- both of them were scared to get on it. And I actually enjoyed the ride! Felt so brave. Now, I keep teasing my brother with this story!
Lisa~~ says
I remember as a child going to Riverside Amusement Park (now Six Flags N.England) all-the-time as I grew up in New England (now in Atlanta). I’m sure it has changed more than I could ever imagine.
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Jocelyn W says
I’ll never forget my first time on a roller coaster that went upside-down. I was just barely tall enough to ride! I was so nervous and excited, but it felt like a rite of passage to me at the time (I must have been less than 7 years old). My mom rode with me. It turned out that when we finally strapped into our seats on the coaster, my head fell completely short of the padding that was meant to protect the back of your head from all the bumping around! So what did my mom do but place her hand gently behind my head and managed to hold it there the entire ride, loop-de-loops and all!
Carolyn says
Canada’s Wonderland, 1987. First time I was allowed to go there with just my friends, no parents required. Wow, we had a blast! I completely overate, and was a bit sick after riding one of the coasters, but running around that huge park with my friends? Priceless!
Sarah B says
Well, It’s not so much a memory, as I don’t know if I truly remember, or its been told to me so many times that It feels like I do…but anyway…
When I was three we took one of many trips to Disney World in Orlando. My dad was always a big coaster fan and decided to take me on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. I was thrilled, and off we went! When the ride came to a stop, I was staring straight ahead, mouth wide open….. My dad panicked thinking he’d scared me for life. He shook me, and said “Sarah are you ok??” Without even blinking, he says I smiled the biggest smile he’d ever seen and I said “I wanna do it again!!” He new right then I’d be his coaster riding buddy for life!! The end haha