Amarillo, Texas - Tri-State Fair and Rodeo
Sept 13-21, 2019
Cost (Entrance): $10 (Ages 13+), $5 (Ages 6-12 and Senior Citizens), FREE (Ages 5 and under); Parking is FREE (Gate 1) or $5 (Gate 4);
Cost (Entertainment): Varies
Hours: Vary
Tri-State Fairgrounds, Amarillo, Texas
One of the largest fairs in the Texas Pandhandle (and one of the top five medium-sized rodeos in the PRCA), there is so much to do, to eat, to see, and to experience. There are livestock shows, rodeo events, a carnival with games and attractions, and lots of fried fair foods. Bring the whole family out for a fun day!
For more information
tristatefair.com
Travel Texas - Events - #Temple - Homespun History Day - September 7, 2019
Temple, Texas - Homespun History Day
September 7, 2019
Hours: 11am - 2pm
Cost: FREE
Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum, Temple, Texas
If you're in the area, stop by the Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum during their annual Homespun History Day to re-live the simpler days when everything was made by hand. Watch demonstrations and re-enactors craft artwork including metal working and weaving.
For more information templerrhm.org
September 7, 2019
Hours: 11am - 2pm
Cost: FREE
Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum, Temple, Texas
If you're in the area, stop by the Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum during their annual Homespun History Day to re-live the simpler days when everything was made by hand. Watch demonstrations and re-enactors craft artwork including metal working and weaving.
For more information templerrhm.org
Travel Texas - Events - #Fredericksburg - Pacific Combat Living History Re-enactment - Aug 31- Sept 1, 2019
Fredericksburg, Texas - Pacific Combat Living History Re-enactment
Aug 31- Sept 1, 2019
National Museum of the Pacific War Pacific Combat Zone, Fredericksburg, Texas
Re-live the Pacific Combat Zone of World War II with re-enactments set on a Pacific island with US Marine actors, weapons demonstrations and simulations, and tanks. Lots of photo-ops. Sounds cool if you enjoy being immersed in history.
For more information www.pacificwarmuseum.org/
Aug 31- Sept 1, 2019
National Museum of the Pacific War Pacific Combat Zone, Fredericksburg, Texas
Re-live the Pacific Combat Zone of World War II with re-enactments set on a Pacific island with US Marine actors, weapons demonstrations and simulations, and tanks. Lots of photo-ops. Sounds cool if you enjoy being immersed in history.
For more information www.pacificwarmuseum.org/
Travel Texas - Events - #FortDavis - Davis Mountains Hummingbird Celebration - Aug 22-25, 2019
Fort Davis, Texas - Davis Mountains Hummingbird Celebration
Aug 22-25, 2019
Costs: Vary (see website for schedule)
Various Locations (see website for schedule)
Travel on out to the highest town in Texas (at 5,050 feet) to see one or more hummingbird charms (groups of hummingbirds) that pass through the area. Perfect time for birders! Lots of things to do during this fun event including speakers/talks from hummingbird experts, silent auctions, field trips, etc.
For more information davismountainshummingbirdcelebration.com/
Aug 22-25, 2019
Costs: Vary (see website for schedule)
Various Locations (see website for schedule)
Travel on out to the highest town in Texas (at 5,050 feet) to see one or more hummingbird charms (groups of hummingbirds) that pass through the area. Perfect time for birders! Lots of things to do during this fun event including speakers/talks from hummingbird experts, silent auctions, field trips, etc.
For more information davismountainshummingbirdcelebration.com/
Travel Texas - Events - #Leming - Battle of Medina Commemorative Ceremony - August 17, 2019
Leming, Texas - Battle of Medina Commemorative Ceremony and History Symposium
August 17, 2019
Hours: 10am to 4pm
Cost: FREE
The Atascosa County Leming Annex (old Leming School), 25 E. 5th Street, Leming, TX 78050.
Come out and learn about the "bloodiest battle" for Texas Independence at the 17th annual Battle of Medina Commemorative Ceremony and History Symposium. The battle itself actually took place on August 18, 1813. There will be re-enactors and an authentic 1813 camp. Flags from different countries will be presented by a Color Guard and there will services including a Native American prayer and a wreath-laying ceremony.
In addition, there will be historians, professors, archaeologists and archivists presenting talks on various topics related to the battle and related topics.
For more information atascosa.agrilife.org/event/battle-of-medina-commemoration/
August 17, 2019
Hours: 10am to 4pm
Cost: FREE
The Atascosa County Leming Annex (old Leming School), 25 E. 5th Street, Leming, TX 78050.
Come out and learn about the "bloodiest battle" for Texas Independence at the 17th annual Battle of Medina Commemorative Ceremony and History Symposium. The battle itself actually took place on August 18, 1813. There will be re-enactors and an authentic 1813 camp. Flags from different countries will be presented by a Color Guard and there will services including a Native American prayer and a wreath-laying ceremony.
In addition, there will be historians, professors, archaeologists and archivists presenting talks on various topics related to the battle and related topics.
For more information atascosa.agrilife.org/event/battle-of-medina-commemoration/
Travel Texas - Events - Lake Jackson - Abner Jackson Plantation Site Tour - Aug 3, 2019
Lake Jackson, Texas - Abner Jackson Plantation Site Tour
August 3, 2019
Abner Jackson Plantation, Park and Ride at 1030 FM 2004, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Hours: First Saturday of the Month - 10 am – 6 pm
Cost: FREE
Visit the historic archaeological site of former sugar plantation developed by Major Abner Jackson. This massive plantation was built in 1842 but was destroyed by the 1900 Galveston hurricane. At one time, over 80 slaves worked here but were eventually replaced in the 1870's by convice-laborers. During this limited open house, learn about the interesting process of making sugar.
Also, while you're here, enjoy a FREE visit to the 12,000 sq ft Lake Jackson Historical Museum located at 249 Circle Way, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10am to 4 pm; Sunday & Monday – Closed
For more information ljhistory.org/
August 3, 2019
Abner Jackson Plantation, Park and Ride at 1030 FM 2004, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Hours: First Saturday of the Month - 10 am – 6 pm
Cost: FREE
Visit the historic archaeological site of former sugar plantation developed by Major Abner Jackson. This massive plantation was built in 1842 but was destroyed by the 1900 Galveston hurricane. At one time, over 80 slaves worked here but were eventually replaced in the 1870's by convice-laborers. During this limited open house, learn about the interesting process of making sugar.
Also, while you're here, enjoy a FREE visit to the 12,000 sq ft Lake Jackson Historical Museum located at 249 Circle Way, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10am to 4 pm; Sunday & Monday – Closed
For more information ljhistory.org/
Florida - Orlando - Walt Disney World - Animal Kingdom - Activities and Rides List
Howdy! Since I have visited WDW repeatedly over the last 11 years with kids that ranged in age from infant up to 14 year old, I get asked all the time "what are the best things for a child to do?" Of course, I can't give you a simple answer because a lot depends on the child in question. One of my children loves fast rides while another hates roller coasters and/or dark rides. Just because a child is TALL enough to ride something doesn't mean they will LIKE it. A bad ride experience can also set up a domino effort for all future rides. So I hope this checklist will be helpful as it takes those characteristics into account.
Animal Kingdom:
Name of Ride: Affection Section
Summary: Petting Zoo in the heart of Rafiki's Planet Watch
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Live animals
Photopass: No
Misc: This just opened up after a hiatus. Young kids will enjoy petting the goats.
Name of Ride: Animation Experience (new)
Summary: Take a step-by-step pen and paper animation character drawing class
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: None
Photopass: No
Misc: This is a small class so it fills up quickly; the entry area is a little chaotic so keep an eye on young kids; some young kids won't be able to sit quietly through the entire class
Name of Ride: Avatar Flight of Passage
Summary: Take a virtual reality ride through Pandora on the back of a banshee
FP Recommended: YES
Height Requirement: 44"
Speed of Ride: Simulated fast
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: A little bit
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: The amount of movement/motion may cause sickness
Photopass: No
Misc: The ride is very realistic (the banshee's sides heave as if breathing), the graphics are amazing, and the movements may cause dizziness/motion-sickness; also, this ride is very popular expect 2+ hour waits without FP (if you can even get one)
Name of Ride: The Boneyard
Summary: Nice playground with dinosaur/fossil theme plus a bridge (over the walkway) to a large dig site sandbox
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: None
Photopass: No
Misc: There is limited seating for adults; adults can use the equipment too
Name of Ride: Conservation Station
Summary: This is a newly re-opened learning center at Rafiki's Planet Watch gives guests up-close view into veterinarian work and some animal habitats
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Bugs/Animals
Photopass: No
Misc: Calm, air-conditioned building with lots to look at and you might find expert guides wandering round willing to answer questions
Name of Ride: Dinosaur
Summary: Rather intense motion-ride in a truck through the land of dinosaurs
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: 40"
Speed of Ride: Medium
Contains Gravity Drop: No but it's bumpy
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Yes
Contains Flashing Lights: Camera flash
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: It's a very bumpy, motion-heavy ride
Photopass: Yes
Misc: This ride was too intense for my five-year-old who absolutely loves dinosaurs.
Name of Ride: Expedition Everest
Summary: Rollercoaster ride through Mount Everest
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: 44"
Speed of Ride: Fast
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Yes
Contains Flashing Lights: Yes, Camera Flash
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Backwards motion, drops
Photopass: Yes
Misc: Intense rollercoaster; there's always a long wait
Name of Ride: Gorilla Falls Expedition Trail
Summary: Walking trail through several animal habitats and a chance to see the baby Gorilla
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Animals
Photopass: No
Misc: Several Wilderness Explorer badge activities along trail
Name of Ride: It's Tough to be a Bug
Summary: Cute 4-D show where the audience are honorary bugs
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: A little spray
Contains Dark Periods: Yes
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Bugs
Photopass: No
Misc: You need to wear one-size-fits-all 3-D glasses; some of the bug interactions might frighten younger children
Name of Ride: Kali River Rapids
Summary: Large circular tube ride through the river rapids
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: 38"
Speed of Ride: Medium
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes
Can Get You Wet: Yes
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Water-motion, some spinning, bouncing and one big drop
Photopass: No
Misc: Use the free lockers across from the ride to store your belongings because you will get wet and there's no storage space on the tube
Name of Ride: Kilimanjaro Safaris
Summary: Safari truck ride through an African safari
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: The ride is a bit jerky and bumpy
Photopass: No
Misc: Each ride is slightly different depending on the animals; there are a few different animals on the nighttime safari
Name of Ride: Maharajah Jungle Trek
Summary: Walking trail through Asia including views of tigers
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Animals
Photopass: No
Misc: The tigers seem more active earlier in the day before it gets really hot
Name of Ride: Na'vi River Journey
Summary: Gentle boat ride through the glowing bioluminescent rainforest with views of interesting creatures
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Dimly lit
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Water-boat motion
Photopass: No
Misc: Lots of Pandora creatures to see
Name of Ride: Primeval Whirl
Summary: Spinning dino-themed rollercoaster
FP Recommended: On busy days
Height Requirement: 48"
Speed of Ride: Fast
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Spinning; drops
Photopass: No
Misc: There's always a long line for this ride
Name of Ride: TriceraTop Spin
Summary: Circling Dumbo-like ride that you can control
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: Up and down motion
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Height; up and down motion
Photopass: No
Misc: You can control the height from the back seat and the pitch from the front seat
Animal Kingdom:
Name of Ride: Affection Section
Summary: Petting Zoo in the heart of Rafiki's Planet Watch
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Live animals
Photopass: No
Misc: This just opened up after a hiatus. Young kids will enjoy petting the goats.
Name of Ride: Animation Experience (new)
Summary: Take a step-by-step pen and paper animation character drawing class
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: None
Photopass: No
Misc: This is a small class so it fills up quickly; the entry area is a little chaotic so keep an eye on young kids; some young kids won't be able to sit quietly through the entire class
Name of Ride: Avatar Flight of Passage
Summary: Take a virtual reality ride through Pandora on the back of a banshee
FP Recommended: YES
Height Requirement: 44"
Speed of Ride: Simulated fast
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: A little bit
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: The amount of movement/motion may cause sickness
Photopass: No
Misc: The ride is very realistic (the banshee's sides heave as if breathing), the graphics are amazing, and the movements may cause dizziness/motion-sickness; also, this ride is very popular expect 2+ hour waits without FP (if you can even get one)
Name of Ride: The Boneyard
Summary: Nice playground with dinosaur/fossil theme plus a bridge (over the walkway) to a large dig site sandbox
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: None
Photopass: No
Misc: There is limited seating for adults; adults can use the equipment too
Name of Ride: Conservation Station
Summary: This is a newly re-opened learning center at Rafiki's Planet Watch gives guests up-close view into veterinarian work and some animal habitats
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Bugs/Animals
Photopass: No
Misc: Calm, air-conditioned building with lots to look at and you might find expert guides wandering round willing to answer questions
Name of Ride: Dinosaur
Summary: Rather intense motion-ride in a truck through the land of dinosaurs
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: 40"
Speed of Ride: Medium
Contains Gravity Drop: No but it's bumpy
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Yes
Contains Flashing Lights: Camera flash
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: It's a very bumpy, motion-heavy ride
Photopass: Yes
Misc: This ride was too intense for my five-year-old who absolutely loves dinosaurs.
Name of Ride: Expedition Everest
Summary: Rollercoaster ride through Mount Everest
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: 44"
Speed of Ride: Fast
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Yes
Contains Flashing Lights: Yes, Camera Flash
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Backwards motion, drops
Photopass: Yes
Misc: Intense rollercoaster; there's always a long wait
Name of Ride: Gorilla Falls Expedition Trail
Summary: Walking trail through several animal habitats and a chance to see the baby Gorilla
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Animals
Photopass: No
Misc: Several Wilderness Explorer badge activities along trail
Name of Ride: It's Tough to be a Bug
Summary: Cute 4-D show where the audience are honorary bugs
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: A little spray
Contains Dark Periods: Yes
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Bugs
Photopass: No
Misc: You need to wear one-size-fits-all 3-D glasses; some of the bug interactions might frighten younger children
Name of Ride: Kali River Rapids
Summary: Large circular tube ride through the river rapids
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: 38"
Speed of Ride: Medium
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes
Can Get You Wet: Yes
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Water-motion, some spinning, bouncing and one big drop
Photopass: No
Misc: Use the free lockers across from the ride to store your belongings because you will get wet and there's no storage space on the tube
Name of Ride: Kilimanjaro Safaris
Summary: Safari truck ride through an African safari
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: The ride is a bit jerky and bumpy
Photopass: No
Misc: Each ride is slightly different depending on the animals; there are a few different animals on the nighttime safari
Name of Ride: Maharajah Jungle Trek
Summary: Walking trail through Asia including views of tigers
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Animals
Photopass: No
Misc: The tigers seem more active earlier in the day before it gets really hot
Name of Ride: Na'vi River Journey
Summary: Gentle boat ride through the glowing bioluminescent rainforest with views of interesting creatures
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Dimly lit
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Water-boat motion
Photopass: No
Misc: Lots of Pandora creatures to see
Name of Ride: Primeval Whirl
Summary: Spinning dino-themed rollercoaster
FP Recommended: On busy days
Height Requirement: 48"
Speed of Ride: Fast
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Spinning; drops
Photopass: No
Misc: There's always a long line for this ride
Name of Ride: TriceraTop Spin
Summary: Circling Dumbo-like ride that you can control
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: Up and down motion
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Height; up and down motion
Photopass: No
Misc: You can control the height from the back seat and the pitch from the front seat
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