EWING, N.J., June 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Family
Vacation Critic, TripAdvisor's family travel site, has just named
the Best Amusement Parks for Families in 2017 – naming the best
parks in the U.S., and sharing the year's newest attractions and
highlights for every age group.
"Amusement parks are one of the most quintessential summertime
activities for families," explains Lissa
Poirot, editor-in-chief of Family Vacation Critic. "But for
those traveling with family members of various ages – including
kids-at-heart – finding a park that caters to thrill-seekers and
the younger set isn't always so easy. This list includes parks that
successfully cater to both, and those that also have exciting new
features for the 2017 season."
The list of the best amusement parks for families in 2017
include:
- Cedar Point (Sandusky,
OH)
What's New: Cedar Point Shores, an 18-acre
waterpark located along Lake Erie
with 17 water attractions for all ages, VIP cabanas, restaurants,
shopping and live entertainment.
- Dollywood (Pigeon Forge,
TN)
What's New: Drop Line, a 230-foot tall drop
tower, with a spinning gondola that offers riders a breathtaking
view of the Great Smoky Mountains. Also joining the park in 2017 is
Whistle Punk Chaser, a junior coaster positioned as a great
first-coaster for younger park visitors.
- Hersheypark (Hershey,
PA)
What's New: Hershey Triple Tower offers three
drop towers for park guests to choose from – Hershey's Tower, the tallest at 189-feet high;
Reese's Tower, is the second tallest at 131-feet high; and
Hershey's Kisses Tower standing at 80-feet tall.
- Kings Island (Mason,
OH)
What's New: Mystic Timbers, a 3,265-foot long
wooden coaster with a 48" height requirement – making it an ideal
coaster for riders of various ages.
- Silver Dollar City
(Branson, MO)
What's New:
New Silver Dollar Food Days run from July
31 – August 20, highlighting
favorite festival food like funnel cakes, kettle corn and
milkshakes, and taking them to new levels.
- Universal's Islands of Adventure (Orlando, FL)
What's New: For guests
visiting the park, plan a trip to Universal Orlando Resort's newest
water theme park, Volcano Bay – a 25-acre park featuring 18 unique
attractions including a wave pool, winding river, raft rides, body
slides and more.
- Universal Studios (Hollywood,
CA and Orlando,
FL)
What's New: Race Through New York Starring Jimmy
Fallon brings guests a simulated race through New York City – a history of The Tonight Show,
Hashtag the Panda and the Ragtime Gals barbershop quartet also join
in the fun.
- Six Flags (Nationwide)
What's New: Six Flags is
unveiling new rides at each of its parks across North America, including Warner Brothers and
DC Comics-branded rides and attractions.
For more information, visit Family Vacation Critic's full list
of the Best Amusement Parks for Families in 2017. For photos of the
top parks, click here.
About Family Vacation Critic
Family Vacation
Critic® is a comprehensive online travel resource for
families that offers reviews of family hotels, resort and
destinations. The site features vacation ideas, family travel tips
and an online forum for family travelers. Family Vacation Critic is
published by The Independent Traveler, Inc., a subsidiary of
TripAdvisor, Inc.
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