We made the trip in the month of August. The park opens at around 10am and has ample of parking space. Plus the parking is free. Eatables are not allowed inside the park. But there is a small seating area , a pavilion ... close to the parking space where you can eat and go. They allowed us to take a few snacks and juice...but sandwiches / lunch items are strictly prohibited.
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The Castle entrance into the Wonderland is a highlight, ..the first thing you would notice and a perfect spot to take a quick picture.. The price of the tickets...so reasonable. $30 per ticket and kids under 2 is free. And soon you will discover how reasonable the ticket price is and how totally worth the trip is :-)
You can rent out strollers inside the park. We took a double stroller for $10.
From the time we stepped into the park, we were surrounded by lot of lil kids, colorful rides and could hear fun , giggles and laugher all around. My kids were so excited, they got on every ride.
The following are some of the things the 4 n half yr brother and his 3 yr old sis really loved -
* The train - that gives a quick tour around the park
* The Merry-go-round
* Fun Slide
* The Turnpike
* Dukes Dozers
* Sky Ride
* Monster Trucks
* Whip It
* Space Shuttle
* Boat ride
* Kingdom Coaster
* Bumper cars
* Crazy Plane
* Frog Hopper
But there is one thing... there are huge lines in front of each ride. You have to wait awhile for your turn. Some take a little longer. This kinda waiting can tired little kids, most importantly. So be sure to come equipped with water and some snacks.
And don't forget a hat and a pair of sun glasses for the kids and for yourself... because sometime the waiting line gets extended under the sun.
The big show that we highly recommend to anyone going to Dutch Wonderland is "The Adventures of the Frog Prince". This is a a high-dive water show that is not only entertaining in theatrics but stunning in the sport of diving and especially high-diving.
Make sure you are aware of the splash zone! and if u don't get wet, the performers make sure u do :-) Its a Musical story about a Princess and her 3 suitors who are frogs. The Acrobatic performances are simply awesome.
Food, Water, ice creams are available in the park. The prices are reasonable too. There are small seating areas where u can sit and eat. Restrooms are clean and equipped with diaper changi
ng stations.
If you love water parks...there is one here too. Its called - Duke's Lagoon. The place is very much a kids water kingdom with plenty of playground structures complete with water sprayers, water geysers and huge bucket dumps that will keep the kids running around. The good part is - flooring of the water playground area is a rubber matting material that
is not only serves as padding but reduces the potential to slip.
The Lagoon has a bigger play area for older kids , a small one with mini slides .. for infants and little kids and giant water slides for people of all ages to enjoy! So be sure to get some swim wear for yourself and the kids. We loved hopping around in water. But its terrible crowded and you are lucky if u can find a spot.
Another notable is the The Royal Rompers; a roving horn band that plays tunes and involves their audience in games and fun. They were very animated and entertaining .. played very well. Most of them are kids favorite songs comprising of Eeya eeya oo and itsy bitsy spider...etc. We had fun listening to their tunes :-)
We ended our trip by taking a walk across the bridge on the other end of the park. A place with gardens, fountains and wonderful scenic view.. called "The Island". A best way to sit back and relax a calm cruise ride around the gardens.
Although the Park is apt for kids of all ages, I highly recommend it for families with younger kids ... who usually miss out on rides in regular amusement parks. There are few rides the older kids enjoy too. Some rides need a Parent to accompany the kids. The rides are very age appropriate and my kids are already looking forward to another day @ the park :-)
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