Story Land

Fun for All

I was pleasantly surprised at how much fun we had. I would not recommend that you consider a visit if you do not have children under age ten, but Story Land has gone out of their way to ensure that parents can avoid the hassles of the usual child-centered venue. There is plenty of seating at each attraction so that parents can rest while still keeping an observant eye on their kids. There are ample, well-marked, clean bathrooms. There are a variety of snack vendors scattered throughout the park. The meals have reasonable prices that won't gouge your wallet. Although the menu has plenty of hamburger and hot dog fare, they also have pita wraps and salads available. And if you want to save money, they allow you to take in a picnic lunch. There are lockers available if you do not want to tote that cooler around all day. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I noticed that as soon as a mess was made, an ice cream dropped or a drink spilled, there were one or two staffers picking up the mess within a few minutes. Story Land is super clean considering the crowds of people that were visiting.

There were a lot of people in the park, but it did not feel uncomfortably crowded. The lines for the rides were usually under 20 minutes. The waiting queues were covered and shaded. Many of the rides involved water and getting wet, so remember to bring your bathing suit or wear clothes that you don't mind getting wet. Our family's favorite ride was the Bamboo Shoots were a bamboo log car floated through a water maze and concluded in a big splash at the bottom of a roller coaster lift.

Another favorite area was the Loopy Laboratory. At this attraction kids could launch thousands of soft foam balls from a variety of projectile machines. Adults seemed to enjoy the pandemonium as much as the kids. It is also in a shaded covered area with fans to keep the air moving. An attraction called Oceans of Fun Playground was also a big draw. Streams of water and mist would spurt out of fake plastic coral reefs at intermittent intervals to the delight of the younger set, especially when it would douse an unsuspecting parent.

The rides are most appropriate for children between the age of four and ten, although there are many things for the toddler set, too. I also observed many older siblings having a great time. There is an entry fee and it definitely is a takes a whole day to experience the entire park. If you plan ahead, you can buy your tickets after 3PM the day before you plan to go and enjoy the park until closing time then receive a complimentary ticket to return the next day or any other day in the regular season. The park tends to be a little cooler and less crowded at this time of day, too. If you can schedule your visit during the mid-week, it tends to be less crowded. Check the Story Land web site for all the latest information.