Keeping things in perspective helps tremendously i...

Keeping things in perspective helps tremendously in a place like this. Remember this isn't Disney World. You aren't buying world class tickets. There are teens running the rides, working the snack bars, and the parking lot. It's a business model. You don't have to agree with the model or even support it if you wish. I'm trying really hard to give those considering going a strong heads up. It's a theme park with a model that pushes season passes hoping the patrons can only attend a few times. I bought season passes for my family and we have been 4 times this past year and a half I think. We also bought the dining package for lunches and snacks. I think when we did the math four visits is a bargain. We actually bought the tickets last year under a deal for two for one or similar. Still, after two years only 4 times or so. Look the park is fun keeping everything in check. Rides work MOST of the time and spreading visits over time helps make it much more enjoyable. Trying to cram everything in one day is miserable. Don't even try. It's a hit buying the passes but proper planning will yield a great advantage over time. You'll get cheap tickets and food the more you go because you've already paid and now the more you go, the cheaper it gets. But, again, this takes a little planning. If you like rides and theme parks and you want to go a lot, this works great. If not, do something else. I mean no disrespect here. I really am trying to steer people in the right direction. I hope and pray this helps someone.