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Where to go in 2021 that isn’t Disney

January 13, 2021 by beckyginther@gmail.com Leave a Comment

If you’re curious this year about where to go that isn’t Disney, take a look at some of these options below! 2020 was a weird year, and while hope is on the horizon 2021 is still going to take some time to feel “normal” again. Of course one major thing that was affected last year […]

Other theme parks: Dorney Park

August 17, 2018 by beckyginther@gmail.com Leave a Comment

Those of us not fortunate enough to live in Florida or California can’t get to a Disney theme park all the time, but luckily there are other amusement and theme parks out there in the country! While of course none of them are Disney, there are still plenty of fun options. As a roller coaster […]

Busch Gardens Food and Wine Festival 2017

June 21, 2017 by beckyginther@gmail.com 6 Comments

Food, drinks, theme parks, and roller coasters. There’s no denying that I love all of these things, which is why the Busch Gardens Food and Wine Festival in Williamsburg was a pretty awesome experience. It’s similar to the Food and Wine Festival in Epcot, so if you enjoy that and are near the Virginia area […]

Other theme parks: Hershey Park

November 29, 2016 by beckyginther@gmail.com 15 Comments

This is a continuation of my series on other theme parks, for those times when you just can’t get to Disney but want to spend a day at a theme park, or you just want to try something different. I know that some Disney fans only like the Disney theme parks and are “spoiled” by […]

Other theme parks: Knott’s Berry Farm

November 10, 2015 by beckyginther@gmail.com 11 Comments

Out in California, Disneyland truly is an amazing park. But if you’re looking for more thrill rides or you have some extra time on your hands during your trip, consider heading over to Knott’s Berry Farm. This Cedar Fair owned amusement park is only about 10 minute ride over from the Disneyland area. Themeing While it’s […]

Other Theme Parks: Islands of Adventure

September 5, 2015 by beckyginther@gmail.com 14 Comments

If you’re heading away from Disney World during your Orlando trip, a stop at Universal Studios should definitely be considered! I already discussed the Universal Studios section of the park, but they have a second park called Islands of Adventure that has a lot to offer. And if you’re a big Harry Potter fan it’s […]

Busch Gardens Williamsburg Food and Wine Festival 2015

June 5, 2015 by beckyginther@gmail.com Leave a Comment

For those of you who might be closer to Virginia than Disney World, you can still get your fill of Food and Wine – at Busch Gardens Williamsburg! It runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 22 – June 28. And like Epcot’s Food and Wine, there are booths representing countries around the world […]

Hershey 10k 2015 recap

April 14, 2015 by beckyginther@gmail.com 2 Comments

While this isn’t strictly Disney related, it does involve running, which I know a lot of readers are interested in, and Hershey Park, which is also a theme park… so close enough! This past weekend I participated in the Hershey 10k in Hershey PA. We arrived the evening before and picked up my race packet, […]

Other theme parks: Universal Studios

April 10, 2015 by beckyginther@gmail.com Leave a Comment

This is a continuation of my series on other theme parks, for those times when you just can’t get to Disney but want to spend a day at a theme park, or you just want to try something different. Located not to far from Disney is Universal Studios, which is absolutely worth a visit these […]

Other theme parks: Kings Dominion

February 18, 2015 by beckyginther@gmail.com Leave a Comment

This is a continuation of my series on other theme parks, for those times when you just can’t get to Disney but want to spend a day at a theme park. Kings Dominion, located in Doswell, Virginia, is one of the theme parks owned by Cedar Fair. It was a really nice park, and […]