Kemah Boardwalk Fun - March 14th, 2017
Take the girls to the Kemah Boardwalk for a day of Spring Break fun
Get the all day ride pass and get in line to ride the Ferris Wheel first
Work the girls' courage up as we finally approach our turn to board
Only three allowed per car so we split up two and two
View of the parking lot as we climb to the top of the rotation
Look over at the Boardwalk Bullet coaster and down at the Aviator
Between the Ferris Wheel and the water is the looping coaster, Flare
The tiny Wonder Wheel before the Boardwalk Tower with train passing by
The Pharaoh's Fury with Rockin Rocket to its left
Erin rides, no, clings to mommy as she gets used to the ride
The HypnoSpin will be our last ride of the day before eating/departing
Landry's Restaurant & the Seabrook side of the channel in the background
The Double-Decker Carousel beyond the HypnoSpin & Snack Express
Alex has finally decided the Ferris Wheel is fun!
Another view of the Carousel, park entrance and parking lot
The Aviator rises to its highest level on this pass
We won't even try to get the girls to ride The Flare
Boardwalk Tower shuts down early today causing Pharaoh's Fury to rise
One more view of the Aviator as the passengers reload for another trip
Our Ferris Wheel ride ends and we come into the deparkation station
Watch the 1863 C.P. Huntington train come into the station
Beyond the train track is the Aviator swing ride
Passengers await the arrival of the train at the train station
A red train and blue train take turns loading and circling the park
Next stop is the double decker carousel
Erin claims the last upper deck spot to the joy of the neglected ostrich
She loves the great view up top aided by the hopping bird
Alex doesn't mind the riding the fancy arabian pony on the ground level
Daddy wouldn't miss a ride on a fine grey mare either
Mommy photographs the ride and lets daddy be in a couple images
Head to the train after the carousel, the red train leaves without us
Alex and Daddy ready to see the park riding the blue train
Erin has fun with Mommy on the train and a fresh bag of cotton candy
Head out of station and circle around the Boardwalk Tower
Pass by the Hypnospin and Ferris Wheel with Landry's on the right side
Pass by the radio operated boats between Landry's and Bubba Gump's
continue on past the Mexican Grill restaurant
Live music and water jets in the open area
Circle back around before the The Aquarium Restaurant
Head back along the boardwalk toward the train station
Feed the catfish below the restaurants
You can buy cat food from vending machines or bring your own bag
Erin fattens up hundreds of catfish and makes plenty of new friends
Supply catfood to several guests to the absolute delight of the catfish
Spy a fire off in the distant waters that puts a long smoke cloud off the horizon
Time for an ice cream break between the fun and rides
Alex gets her cone and can't wait to sit down before enjoying it
So good! Aren't you going to have some Mommy and Daddy?
Mommy and Daddy get a different, yet equally enjoyed, Boardwalk treat
Consider the Iron Eagle but requires an additional $7 over the day pass
Daddy and Erin stop for a professional park photo
Head to the Aviator and get in line, Alex is not too sure about it
We are both tall enough to ride by ourselves so let's give it a chance
The ride rises to the top and spins in a circle, no big deal
We won't try to get the girls to ride either the Flare or Drop Zone
All three rides are under way while we wait our turn to ride
The loud noise of The Flare cause the girls to question riding the Aviator
We finally get onboard and Alex rides with Daddy, of course
Alex holds on tight as the swing rises to the top
Get a great view of the Boardwalk Bullet that we may try to ride later
Alex finally decides she is having fun after a few minutes of questioning it
The girls next get in line for the Jungle Bounce
It is very similar to a ride they enjoyed at SeaWorld Texas
Alright, we are all buckled up, let's light this candle!
The kids seem to enjoy the up and down bouncing ride
The next ride to try is the Pharaoh's Fury!
Erin & Mommy skip out while Alex toughs it out for a ride with Daddy
Erin & Mommy try the Rockin Rocket beyond the HypnoSpin instead
How can you have a scary ride with the Pharaoh smiling so broadly
Alex having fun with Daddy as the ride builds momentum
Riders opposite us enjoying the trip as well
Erin comes back after her ride to watch us circle back and forth
Still have not lost a camera despite the post ride attendant lecture
Next on the docket, the HypnoSpin, with Erin letting Alex ride with Mommy
Daddy's first ride with Erin on an amusement park ride
Quick shot of Erin and put the camera away to avoid the post-ride drama
Alex & Donna take the next ride for constant purse management
Alex is excited to finally ride with mommy
Maybe I'll ride with you again sometime, Daddy
No "during ride" photos came out clearly so here is Alex & Donna exiting
Skip the Boardwalk Beast Speedboat and wait for a table at Bubba Gump
Having fun on the outdoor patio while awaiting a table
Twenty minute await among empty tables similar to PF Chang
Check out the menu and enjoy drinks at the bar while awaiting our table
Split a seafood platter and fish and chips plate
Decide we are too full and tired to continue and head for the car
We'll get the girls on the Boardwalk Bullet on our next visit to the park