Splash Lagoon: Ticket Giveaway

We were thrilled to be invited back to one of our favorite family venues - Splash Lagoon. Splash Lagoon is a perfect year round family getaway that is located in Erie, PA, around 2 hours from Pittsburgh. It is certainly listed as one of America's Top Indoor Water Parks for a reason! Splash Lagoon allows guests to swirl down nine water slides, climb the Tree Tops Ropes Course, relax in the Lazy River, ride the waves in the largest wave pool in the Eastern United States, spin in the new Aqua Tumbler and play in the Treasure Island Arcade & Lazer Tag! As a person who HATES cold water, I love that the water temps are a balmy 84 degrees. 😃

This zero depth entry pool with small slides is perfect for babies and toddlers!

This is one of my kids favorites slides that they can do on their own!

The turquoise slide was probably their favorite of all. We could ride down together in a double tube and it was so much fun!  

Be sure to bring another adult with you so you can swap turns in the adult only hot tub. :) There are also some family hot tubs which have a little lower temps. 

My kids did this one over and over again! I'm not sure why they loved it so much, but it wore them out, so no complaints here. 😃 

If your kids are up for a little bigger adventure, this ride is a winner! 

Be sure to check their winter schedule before you plan your travel time. They are closed most Tuesdays and Wednesdays through the winter and daily hours may vary. 

Your kids might even have time to kick back and read the newspaper. 😉

The arcade games have a separate pricing scale. How fun is this giant Connect Four game?! (Laser Tag and the Ropes Course are also a separate admission fee.)

We stayed in the Residence Inn by Marriott, which is one of 3 hotels directly connected to Splash Lagoon. We couldn't have been happier with a wonderful 2 bedroom suite (a bit of a necessity with 4 kids!) that also boasted a complete kitchen and 2 full bathrooms with huge jacuzzi tubs. 

This sitting room with a fireplace was a perfect connecting space! The sofa is also a pull-out bed for additional sleeping options.

The hotel had a great complimentary hot breakfast with options for everyone! Eggs, sausage, waffles, cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice, coffee.....

Depending on the weather when you go, a stop at the beautiful Presque Isle State Park is an added bonus! 

GIVEAWAY: 

Splash Lagoon has been kind enough to giveaway a family 4 pack of tickets to their indoor waterpark! (Please note: this does not include hotel accommodations.) You can choose to book a hotel if you wish, or it is also an easy day trip from Pittsburgh. 

By entering the giveaway, you are opting into their email club. The email club is a fantastic resource to be notified of flash sales and the best deals for tickets! You can opt out at any time. 

Go here to enter: 

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I was kindly provided lodging and passes for my review by Splash Lagoon. All opinions remain my own as I don't endorse venues that I do not love!

Giveaway: Family Getaway at Jellystone Park Kozy Rest

This past weekend will probably go on record as one our favorite family memories! We were invited for a weekend stay at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest. "Glamping" is my favorite. When you can combine a cozy cabin (with it's own bathroom and kitchen) + the amazing, relaxed feel of a campground, you have the best of the best! Kozy Rest has a variety of cabins, yurts and camp sites available for rent to perfectly fit the needs for your family. And it's only a little over an hour from Pittsburgh so you can have the feeling of getting away without spending a lot of time in the car!

Our family cabin had a bedroom with two sets of bunk beds + a loft that slept more! Cozy Rest is family-owned and one of the first details you will notice during your stay is how attentive the staff is to all those who are their guests. From checking you into your cabin, helping you back up your camper or simply being available to answer any questions, everyone is extremely helpful and attentive! There is definitely good reason why Kozy Rest has been ranked #1 in the country out of 16,000 campgrounds in recent years. Free wifi is also included, but since you're in the middle of the woods, it's pretty limited. Plan to UNPLUG during your stay which will add to the relaxation factor!

Our cabin also included dishes, a full refrigerator, stove top (no oven), coffeepot, toaster, a grill, firepit and outdoor furniture which was a big help! Some amenities vary by cabin size. You'll want to bring your own bedding, pillows, towels and hand soap. Some cabins allow pets, others are pet-free. 

And definitely alllll the ingredients for these nomnoms. :)  

The myriad of activities to do with your family at the campground is amazing! The pool, playground and hiking trails are all free for everyone. 

For $15 per kid / $7 per adult, you can get wristbands that allow you unlimited access to trail bikes, mini golf and the jump pads (for up to 7 days). Totally worth it as we enjoyed all these activities immensely during our stay!

Seriously, every campground should have these bikes. My kids spent hours on them over the days we were there! You're allowed to sign them out for 1/2 hour at a time and will need a $5 deposit that you will get returned each time you check it back in. They have bike helmets for you to use, but I also suggest bringing your own bike helmets from home if you have them. 

They have quad, double + single bikes so all the family can enjoy the fun! And hey, if like me, you're always looking for ways to sneak in some fun exercise, this is the perfect activity! 'Cuz rolling those quads are no joke. :)  

An 18-hole mini-golf course, included in the wristbands, means you don't have to worry if your kids only want to play a couple of holes before they're ready to move to the next activity. 

My kids loved the jump pads as well! They're surrounded by sand (and require socks) which is also a fun play space for little ones.

Some of the other free amenities they offer on the weekends are fire truck rides, train rides and wagon rides. How fun are these vehicles? My kids loved them! 

Every weekend this summer will have a different theme such as Chocolate Fun, Wizarding Weekend, Christmas in July, Western Weekend, Water Fun + more! Go here to see their full schedule. Our weekend was Carnival Games and part of the fun included a foam fest with their bubble machine. My kids loved it so much!

Ever have the desire to spend some family time in a YURT? 

This Pacific Yurt features two sets of combo double/single bunk beds for six campers. Includes a table & chairs, small refrigerator, and a microwave. For your enjoyment, a charcoal grill, picnic table, and fire-ring are provided right outside. All you need to bring is eating and cooking utensils, water, bedding, pillows, towels, & toiletries. Six people max. Restrooms & showers nearby. No smoking inside yurt. Pets are not permitted inside or on yurt site. No tents can be added.

How quaint is that?!

You would think that One Direction appeared to a group of tweens when these celebrities arrived! :) You might find them stopping by your cabin or holding dance parties and you can even arrange for them to come read a bedtime story to your kiddos!

And if the rain happens to appear during your stay, as it did for us, you'll be grateful for a little arcade fun! Have you ever been on vacation and have a need for something only to find it's double or triple the price of a regular store? One of the things my husband and I greatly appreciated about items for purchase at the camp store is that they weren't price gouging you for anything. My son spiked a fever while we were there and I was able to get him some ibuprofen for the same cost as Walmart. Arcade games? As cheap as 25 cents! Ice cream, ice and other camp store items were also normally priced. So thank you, Cozy Rest Campground!

Are you ready to plan your family adventure yet??? Cabins will fill up quickly this summer, especially on the weekends, so book now for this fun family getaway! 

GIVEAWAY: 

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Campground at Kozy Rest has generously offered to give away a FREE night stay in a cabin to one lucky family (up to 7 people). 

Free night stay on a week night (S-TH), you may also purchase additional nights. If you prefer to stay on a weekend (Friday or Saturday) you will be required to purchase an additional night for their required 2 night stays on the weekend. 

OR

If you prefer tent camping, you can choose to win a camping spot for two free nights. 

Not available to redeem on holiday weekends. 

Must be redeemed by September, 2016. 

Enter at link below, good luck!

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Thank you, Kozy Rest Campground, for providing our family with such a great getaway! 

I was provided a free stay in exchange for my review. All opinions remain my own as I don't endorse venues that I don't love!

For your first entry, leave a comment on the blog post below on what activity would your family most enjoy at Jellystone Campground at Kozy Rest?  

Sandcastle: Save $9.99 per ticket!

Sandcastle is another local favorite for us Pittsburghers! Whether you're planning a stay-cation, traveling through from out of town or simply looking for ways to cool off during the summer heat, Sandcastle is one of our favorite water destinations in the city. The location is amazing as it has been transformed from an old railroad yard, directly overlooking the Monongahela River. It's hard to believe you're in the middle of the city! 

Wet Willies is one of my kids favorite places. They love controlling 20,000 gallons of splashing fun, pulling ropes, twisting valves, and turning handles that unleash geysers, fountains and sprays!

There are two kids specific kids areas with shallow pools, including Wet Willie's Waterworks and the Tad Pool.  

But there are at least 4 areas with zero depth entry and life jackets are included for the wave pool. Man, my kids love the wave pool! 

Sandcastle offers 15 attractions, the Mon Tsunami Wave Pool, scenic Mushroom Pool, the relaxing lazy river, and two children’s area – all located on a boardwalk that is sure to make you feel like you are on vacation. For thrill seekers to mild riders to those that just want to relax, there is something for everyone! 

When you're ready just to hang out for a while, this unofficial "beach" offers some down time from the water fun!

Special Pgh Momtourage Offer

Tickets are only $23 when you purchase this special offer online! Children 3 and under are FREE. Junior (48" and under) and seniors (age 55+) are $22.99 at the gate (plus tax).

Save 9.99 per ticket. Tickets only $23 (not including tax and processing fee). 

Online offer only! Not Valid at the gate.

Purchase here. 

                          

Thanks to Sandcastle for sponsoring this post. We can't wait to hit the water this summer!

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Idlewild + SoakZone: Discount Code

Idlewild + SoakZone is open for the summer! This amusement park has become one of our favorite family memories each summer. I love the variety of activities that Idlewild offers for kids and families, their park is perfectly geared towards ages 1-10. Included in the park is Raccoon Lagoon, Storybook Forest,  Jumpin' Jungle, SoakZone, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood + so much more!

Nestled within the foothills of the beautiful Laurel Highlands, just outside of Ligonier, PA, you’ll find Idlewild & SoakZone, named “Best Kids Park in the World” by Amusement Today, and “Best Park for Families” by the National Amusement Park Historical Association. Since 1878, the park has been providing smiles, laughter, and memories longer than almost every other amusement park in the United States. With 18 major rides, 14 kiddie rides, a large water park, shows, and unique attractions like Story Book Forest and Jumpin’ Jungle, Idlewild & SoakZone strikes the perfect balance between traditional and modern-day amusement. And the finest part of your visit is what you get to take home with you when you leave – distinctive family memories that will last a lifetime.

If you have a Daniel Tiger fan, they will be more than thrilled to hop on the Trolley and take a ride through the interactive Mister Rogers' Neighborhood! Be warned though, "Come along, come along, to the neighborhood Hug 'n Song" will get stuck in your head. :) 

Storybook Forest is a magical walk through favorite nursery rhymes and children's tales.

NEW FOR 2016:
Idlewild & SoakZone is celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Story Book Forest this summer by introducing a new Enchanted Castle! Guests visiting the castle will have the pleasure of meeting the beautiful Princess Lily and the loveable Duke the Dragon. In the castle courtyard, young and old, can try their hand at removing the famed sword in the stone, Excalibur. It is said that whosoever removeth the sword is destined for royalty! Mother Goose, Little Red Riding Hood, Captain Candy, and all the other residents of Story Book Forest are excited to welcome Princess Lily, Duke, and the new Enchanted Castle to the forest….and all of you too!

SPECIAL CHARACTER EVENTS:
May 21 & 22: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
July 19 - 21: Garfield & Odie
June 14 -16: Maisy
July 26 - 28: Princesses in the Park
July 5 - 7: Caillou
August 2 - 4: Ella the Elephant
July 11 - 15: Daniel Tiger Neighbor
August 9 - 11: The Little Nutbrown Hare

 

At Jumpin' Jungle, you can scramble up the rope climb, cross the bridge, slide on a burlap sack, play in the ball pit or have fun with the air ball machines!

SoakZone is one of our favorite stops of the day! With Little Squirts play area, Captain Kidd's Adventure Galley, Wave Pool, Serpentine Slides, Tipping Bucket, Hydro Racers and more, there is something fun for all ages! 

Are you ready to plan your Idlewild + SoakZone trips for the summer? I've got a great coupon code to share with you to save money for your family! 

Discount tickets for Pgh Momtourage Readers, available to purchase May 21 through September 5, 2016. Tickets are good any day during the regular 2016 operating season.
DISCOUNT: Save up to $13.00 on 7 day advance day ticket purchase
• Gate price: $42.99
• Discounted price: $29.99
(Ticket valid beginning 7 days from date of purchase through September 5, 2016)
*Applicable taxes not included

Go HERE to snag this great offer! Only available online.
Children two and under are FREE.

Thanks to Idlewild for sponsoring this post!

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