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Originally Posted by Guru
I did Park hoppers one time and hated them. My kids like to be in the park all day so spending nearly 90 minutes between parks annoyed them. Yes 90 minutes.
That said, if you take afternoon breaks anyway then Park hoppers may be a good option for you
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I'm doubting your kids were SIX years old.
The reason I'm advocating park hopper is for splitting the days, which are a must, especially if (1) your kid will enjoy the pool as much or more than the park, and (2) is so young they would likely benefit from a nap, and (3) if you're going in the blazing heat of summer. They are also handy if you're not happy about deciding when you book your restaurant reservations which park you must go to that one day. It's seriously convenient.
You got an 18 and 17 year old, then yeah, sure, go to a park for 14 hours each day every day. A six year old will melt down (literally and figuratively), BUT THEY WILL WANT TO TRY.
I sat my two boys down and said "this IS the plan", multiple times, before we left. That way when 1:30 or whatever came and we left the park, they didn't fight and scream. They knew we were going to be back at a park (usually a different one) later, and that there was a pool waiting for them. Plus the mandatory nap.
Too many parents trying to cater to too many spoiled kids who end up getting hot and tired and having emotional meltdowns... I wasn't going there.