USA trip planning

[Sgtmax]

Im planning my first trip over to the USA. I went to the US when I was younger (around 6) but now planning to go when I can have some real fun with the missus.
My plan is to hit a lot of the top theme parks, visit Vegas and if any pinball events are going on might want to check those out. Also probably catch a few sporting games whatever's going on at the time I'm heading over for most of October?

Theme parks iv got down so far are:
California - magic mountain, seaworld, and knotts
Florida - disneyworld, universal island of adventure
Ohio - cedar point (main one I want to go to)

The part of the trip I'm looking forward to the most is the cedar point part of the trip. As we are heading over in October and the park is only open on weekends for halloweekends I will only be able to stay in the park for a few days so definitely getting a fast lane band.

Anyway if you guys have any tips for places to stay at or around the parks or anywhere let me know.
Or any other things you guys reckon is a 'must'. Open to all suggestions, want to make It the best trip I can..

Cheers guys

[Boots]

Im planning my first trip over to the USA. I went to the US when I was younger (around 6) but now planning to go when I can have some real fun with the missus.
My plan is to hit a lot of the top theme parks, visit Vegas and if any pinball events are going on might want to check those out. Also probably catch a few sporting games whatever's going on at the time I'm heading over for most of October?

Theme parks iv got down so far are:
California - magic mountain, seaworld, and knotts
Florida - disneyworld, universal island of adventure
Ohio - cedar point (main one I want to go to)

The part of the trip I'm looking forward to the most is the cedar point part of the trip. As we are heading over in October and the park is only open on weekends for halloweekends I will only be able to stay in the park for a few days so definitely getting a fast lane band.

Anyway if you guys have any tips for places to stay at or around the parks or anywhere let me know.
Or any other things you guys reckon is a 'must'. Open to all suggestions, want to make It the best trip I can..

Cheers guys

While you are in Orlando Florida, don't forget the Kennedy Space Centre and Tampa Busch Gardens, Busch Gardens is one of the best parks in Florida.

[swinks]

pinball shows

October 11-12
White Rose Gameroom Show (aka "the York Show")
York, PA
http://www.theyorkshow.com/

October 12-13
Pinball Circus - Fall
LTG's Billiards and Pinball Place (SS Billiards)
Hopkins, MN
http://www.pinballcircus.com/

October 16-20
Pinball Expo
Chicago, IL
http://www.pinballexpo.net/

[Caveoftreasures]

One thing I reckon is definitely worth doing whilst in the USA, is visiting a Aircraft Carrier that is currently docked but still in active service.

That way you get to see the current F-18A Super Hornet Jets, the new F-22 Raptor Jets, various attack Helicopters, and the various arsenal of
military stuff on-board these beauties. The current crop of Nuclear Class Aircraft Carriers will blow your mind. Its not pinball, but the size of these floating airports will blow your mind, and its a must see during your lifetime if you like Military stuff.

and a big YES for Magic Mountain and every other theme park u can find.

Another gem, is to visit the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC. That place will blow your mind. It is massive. Part of it was shown in the Transformers Movie. But its a seriously great place to visit for sure. It comprises many buildings, not just one. You will need a day but worthwhile x 100.

Something else I always find fun when visiting the USA, is I like to go into the Local FORD or CHEVY Dealerships and check out their latest cars.
I sat in a identical Yellow BumbleBee Comaro that u see in the Transformers movie. Nice.   Fun visiting the car dealerships if u are into cars and
its free ofcourse and its good collecting the brand new sales brochures for the USA models. I have a book of them here going back apx 20 years.
Hope something here is fun for you to look at.