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A trip to the White Mountains of NH wouldn't be complete without a trip to Story Land...and I've been waiting for years to share the first Story Land trip with my little ones. I’m thrilled to share that we recently experienced this magical theme park and it was everything we hoped it would be…and more! This fabulous place tucked away in Glen, NH has entertained families with young children for over 60 years, with 23 uniquely themed rides, exciting live shows, interactive play areas, storybook characters, and all your favorite nursery rhymes. New generations of children, parents, and grandparents visit every year to share past memories and create new ones in the Land Where Fantasy Lives!
Plus, right next door is the Living Shores Aquarium. We’re excited for our next trip back to check this spot out, but this article is all about Story Land!
MACARONI KID INSIDER TIPS
In advance of our Story Land trip I spoke with many friends and family to get tips. We also discovered a few gems ourselves.
Here’s the inside scoop on what to know before you go:
- Tickets - If you have a day ticket you ALSO need to register for the date you wish to visit in advance. If you were required to choose a day of visit at the time of purchase, your ticket is your reservation and you do not need to make a separate reservation. Season Passholders are not required to make reservations to visit the park. (FYI - They have suspended go late afternoon and good the next day ticket access!)
- Food - You CAN bring your own food and water ($$ savings)–though they do sell many tasty treats for you to enjoy. Plus, at the World Pavilion Kitchen you can relax in the shade at a picnic table and watch the Huff Puff & Whistle train roll by!
- What to wear - If you love water attractions or have toddlers that are often wet n' wild... bring a change of clothes! Wearing UV protecting, water resistant clothing is a great idea. If you don't want to get wet you definitely can avoid it, but I will say that the Splash Battle was equally enjoyed by my 3 year old and my hubby.
- For those with tots - Even if your littles are very little there's still plenty of fun to be had at Story Land. My two year olds favorite spots were: 1. the singing bamboo near the Bamboo Chutes 2. the Dig m Deeper Play Area 3. the "milking" cow
🎠 CURRENT ATTRACTIONS
NOTE the following schedule will be adhered to on a daily basis:
- All rides in the back of the park will be closed from 1 pm - 2 pm to provide our team members a lunch break
- These rides include (Flying Fish, Turtle Twirl, Roar-O-Saurus, Crazy Barn and Farm Tractor)
- All queue lines in the back of the park will close at 1 pm. All rides in the back of the park will reopen no later than 2 pm.
- The back of the park will remain accessible during this closure for access to other attractions and dining locations.
The following rides and attractions are scheduled to operate:
- Bamboo Chutes
- Polar Coaster
- Pirate Ship
- Rap-Tour Safari
- Roar-O-Saurus
- Great Balloon Chase
- Antique Cars
- Cinderella's Pumpkin Coach
- Alice's Tea Cups
- Huff Puff & Whistle Railroad
- Dutch Shoes
- Flying Fish
- Carousel
- Turtle Twirl
- Dig m Deeper Play Area
- Dino Dig
- Oceans of Fun Sprayground
- Loopy Lab Ball Pit
- Buccaneer Bay Play Area
- Little Dreamers
- Mother Goose Manor
- Heidi's Grandfather's Hut
- the Chapel
- all Storybook Houses and Animals
- Cinderella's Castle
- Shooting Gallery
- Grandfather Tree play area
- Melody Farms
- Sluice Mining Co..
🍦 WHAT'S OPEN? FOOD AND BEVERAGE 🥤
The following Food & Beverage locations are scheduled to be open every day through 10/11:
- Pixie Kitchen
- Dunkin
- Guard House Snacks
- Farm Stand
- Oasis (operated by Teddy's Lunchbox)
- World Pavilion
- Food Fair (pizza, beverage, including ICEE and snacks only)
- Dutch Village Ice Cream (will operate through 9/26)
The following Retail & Games locations are scheduled to be open every day through 10/11:
- Yum Yum Junction
- Miss Muffet's Market
- Humpty's Egg Drop
- Crab Crawl
- Sluice
😷 COVID CONSIDERATIONS
In accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others, wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission. Those not fully vaccinated should wear a mask at all times, except while eating, drinking or on a water ride.
ADDITIONAL INFO
***Adult Tip: At Story Land their mission has always been to provide a fun, safe and magical environment for us and our children to explore! With that being said, there are 2 designated smoking areas in the park–one is located in the front of the park behind Miss Muffet's Market before the bridge to Dr. Geyser's, and the other is located in the back of the park next to the Crab Crawl. There are also beer and wine for sale in the World Pavilion Kitchen.
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