Q&A for How to Prepare for and Enjoy an Amusement Park

Pack: Plastic bag for the phone, sunscreen, hat, water, money/credit. Maybe a jacket, comfortable pair of shoes and light snacks. A chapstick and comb might be helpful too.

Sunscreen and sunglasses (if it's a sunny day), a snack if you don't want to spend a lot on food, your phone, wallet/purse, and a water bottle. Don't buy water at the parks, it's expensive! Take one with you and fill it up at the drinking fountains. Optional things would be a waterproof cover if you plan on going on water rides, or on a rainy day, a plastic sandwich bag to put your phone and valuables in if you go on water rides, and a camera if your phone doesn't have a decent one. If you plan on taking a disposable camera, don't buy one at the theme park, as they'll be very expensive.

Wear a coat, beanie, and scarf. If it's really cold, bring gloves as well. Just make sure all of your accessories are secure while you're going on rides so your hat doesn't go flying, etc.

Wear something that dries out easily. No jeans or thick clothing, and definitely not white clothing, because it would be see-through. Your best bet would be some cloth shorts and something like a colored T-shirt. Remember that you can change after the ride if you want!

It's up to you, but most places with water rides have a drying station.

Just stand your ground. Tell your friends/family that you're not interested in riding the roller coaster and you're not going to change your mind. You could always say you get motion sickness.

Use a locker, have a friend hold it for you or ask the person operating the ride where you can place your backpack.

Wait at least 30 minutes if you're not afraid of roller coasters, but if you are, wait 45 minutes.

If you have a secure, zipper pocket, put it in there. If not, ask a friend who isn't riding to hold it or just put it in the bag you are taking. If it is not a necessity, leave it in the car but ensure that it is well hidden.

Either face your fears or miss out on the ride.

You can always ride other rides. Amusement parks have all sorts of rides for different age and comfort levels.

Tell them that you did not want to ride the ride, and they should understand.

No, it's not safe to bring a camera on the ride. It could fly out of your hand and hit someone.

No! You know what you want to do and are prepared for it!

it's totally up to you, but if your going on a water ride it is probably not a good idea.

No, even if it’s a wet ride. Just wear thin, easy-to-dry clothing, and don’t wear white, as it’s see-through.

Put them in a waterproof bag, or in a zippered pocket. You could leave them in a purse, or give them to a friend who is not going on the coaster.

It is not a good idea. If you going to eat at the theme park and your a messy eater you could get your pants dirty. Also, you will be sitting in a lot of different places and there is the risk of sitting in something and getting your white pants dirty.

Yes, it's perfectly fine to do this if you prefer a skirt/dress. If you plan on riding more extreme rides, wear something underneath or just go for pants. If you prefer slower rides or just go for the entertainment, any reasonable length is fine. Always wear comfortable shoes for walking around all day.

I would recommend wearing long jeans, a T-shirt, and a sweater or jacket. Go with layers so you can take them off if it warms up.

You could ask a ride operator to hold it for you. You could also bring it in a bag; most roller coasters will have a storage location for bags that you can utilize.

Find a park employee and they will gladly help you. Usually there is a special station where they take people who have been separated from their group. They will let you make a phone call there or they will make an announcement for your group to meet you in that area.

It will depend on the rides in question. You should be able to contact the park you are interested in and they should be able to give you exact information.

You can either take your glasses off when you get on rides, which is what I recommend, or get a strap that will attach your glasses to your neck. This will make it less likely that they'll get lost.

If the child is mature and independent, not afraid of heights, and tall enough to ride the ride, yes, it's probably okay. It's ultimately up to the child and his/her parent or guardian.

Bring a small bag with you; at Dorney, you can either leave your bag outside of the ride, or place it inside one of the cubbies provided.

If there aren't any lockers, you should put any unnecessary items in your car so you don't have to carry them around all day. You may also want to see if you can exit and re-enter the park in case you need to get anything out of your car.

Try to focus on your feet. You won't feel yourself upside down as much as if you looked up.

That sounds like something you can wear to most amusement parks, but I recommend checking the website for what you can wear if you're unsure. You might not necessarily want to wear the cap on most rides, and might want to leave it with a non-rider (some amusement parks have pockets on the backs of the seats of the rides that you can store valuables in, however, and you might want to do that). I recommend bringing sunscreen, especially since you're wearing a sleeveless top.

Yes. It is okay to wear a jumpsuit at a amusement park, or you could wear shorts or anything else casual.