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Bucket List: Amusement Park Edition

There are a few amusement parks that I have yet to visit and soon enough I will go to all of them.

Holly Alexander

Nov 07, 2016

Bay Ridge, Brooklyn

Holly Alexander

Amusement Parks. Roller Coasters. Funnel Cake. Three words that are jovial and delightful. Since I was young, I have always loved going to amusement parks. The drop on the tallest roller coaster is the thrill of it all and the funnel cake (you just have to love funnel cake). I have been to a few amusement parks but there are some that I have yet to conquer (or relive) and I aspire to do so.

1. Disneyland/world franchise: Yes I know, it's very surprising that I’ve never been to either. As of right now, I just enjoy Disney movies and songs but I dream of a day when I will be able to take a picture in front of the castle.

2. Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay, FL: I went to the one in Virginia and it was an absolute blast (favorite ride was Apollo's Chariot). It is only right that I visit the 2nd location.

3. Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA: I have been to Six Flags Great Adventure and the one in New England. It would be great to try something new since Six Flags Great Adventure is pretty much a regular for me. Two of my favorite rides at Great Adventure are Nitro and El Toro.

4. Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH: I have heard of this amusement park on multiple occasions. I’ve done research on this park and the rides look phenomenal. So soon enough I will see you Cedar Point.

5. Kings Dominion in Doswell, VA: I went to Kings Dominion 10 years ago and from what I can remember I had loads of fun. My favorite rides were Hypersonic XLC (which is sadly no longer there) and Volcano. Griffin is a thrill ride that I chickened out on and I regret not going on it till this day. I would love to go back and recreate memories at Kings Dominion.

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