The Dos and Don'ts of Amusement Parks

We recently went to Knott's Berry Farm, and it got me thinking of making a list of dos and don'ts for this and any other amusement park you might be attending. 

• Do bring sunscreen
• Do bring chapstick, blistex or some form of lip protection
• Do bring water...more than you think you will need.
• Do bring snacks healthy and junkie
• Do bring jackets even in the summer
• Do bring a second pair of shoes--your feet will thank you
• Do bring a change of clothes for the little ones and even the not so little ones
• Do bring a brush and spare ponytail holders
• Do bring hats
• Do bring a wagon or money to rent one--better to bring one
• Do make a plan for rides, eating and shows
• Do communicate
• Do use your cell phones
• Do bring your required meds and anything you think might need for things like...headaches.  

And now for the don'ts....

• Don't BRING your make-up.  
• Don't BRING your hairspray
• Don't take pictures with your BFF in the bathroom (saw some girls doing this) plenty of awesome photo opps outside!!!
• Don't wear heels
• Don't wear mini skirts, dresses, bootie shorts or fish net stockings
• Don't leave the line and rejoin your group later. (Unless it's like a potty break..which you should have thought of that before.)
• Don't force your child to ride any rides they do not want to. I have seen that too many times. (Yes that is my son in the log ride photo. He looks petrified.  I promise he wanted to ride it and was thrilled at the end and wanted to ride more like it after.)
• Don't stand in the middle of the walk way to make your next plan. Pull over.
• Don't go if you are pregnant. (Unless you plan on getting one of the cart deals so you don't have to walk everywhere. )

* Be sure and check with the parks policies before bringing anything inside such as food and drinks. I did check Knott's Berry Farm's policies online before bringing in water and snacks. I also had three diabetics with me.*