Rides, Rides and More Rides!

We decided to check out this indoor playground/mini-amusement park. Dylan has been fairly timid, O.K. downright terrified of carnival rides. But, we thought that since he has made some recent progress, like riding the coin operated rides, he might actually have fun on some more traditional carnival rides. Well, I think we still have some time before he really loves these rides. Our first mistake was allowing him to pick the first ride, without actually seeing it operate first. It was the fastest ride! It is referred to as a rollercoaster, but it really just goes in a circle forward and backward. I also made the mistake of riding it with him and I was quite nauseated afterwards! Next time, Mike will be the co-rider!

After that ride, it took a long time before he would even consider another ride and it was the bumper cars. I had to ride with him at first and then he did it by himself briefly. However, he was frustrated when he got stuck and kept trying to get out! He also managed to get up on the carousel for a minute, but jumped off before they could start the ride. The only other ride he would try was a fairly tame jeep ride.

Unfortunately, there wasn't much there for Austin and I refused to allow him near the floors. It wasn't the cleanest place! I think we will wait for the summer and try again at the real amusement park outdoors. Hopefully, Dylan will be ready and won't remember his bad experience on this "rollercoaster" ride.


Dylan was very excited at first.




This is Dylan at the end of the ride! Although he was scared, he never cried.




Luckily I took this picture fast. The next minute he was off the ride and left before it could start.




O.K., back to the comfortable coin operated rides!




Austin loved watching all the action while being held. He also slept in the stroller for the first part of our day.






I was barely able to squeeze in with him! Dylan did a great job pushing the pedal while I helped with the steering.




It was hilarious watching Mike squeeze in! Looks comfy!





I am really not sure how Dylan pushed the pedal! I guess Mike did it.




Dylan enjoying some solo time!







Mike barely fit in this one too! It is nice that parents are allowed to accompany kids on every ride for free.




I squeezed in too!




Aren't they cute! This was the only ride Austin would get in. He was scared too, but it helped that Dylan could sit next to him. He is much more comfortable with these rides than Dylan was at this age.

Check out this short video!