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10th Annual Octane Nights: Cruise In on Main Street (2024)

Hey, it’s Wes, and welcome to DinkLife! Today, we’re out in Ravenna, Ohio, exploring the 10th Annual Octane Nights Cruise In on Main Street. This is our first time attending, and the event is packed with excitement. Last year, they had about 5,000 cars and around 18,000 spectators, so we were eager to see what…
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Discover the Sweet Wonders of Hershey’s Chocolate World in 2024

Hello everyone, it’s Wes and Chanda, and welcome to DinkLife! Today, we’re in Hershey, Pennsylvania, visiting the famous Hershey’s Chocolate World. As soon as we pulled into the parking lot, we noticed that the first three hours of parking are free, which is awesome, but if you stay longer or lose your ticket, it’s a…
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Kings Island’s Grand Carnivale 2024 Extravaganza

Hey, it’s Wes and Chanda, and welcome to DinkLife! We’re back at Kings Island for the first time since New Year’s. We made a quick drive down and are staying one night, planning to return tomorrow. We’re here to check out the Grand Carnivale, which started on July 20th and runs through August 4th, from…
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This was our first visit to Knoebels, and we absolutely loved it!

Hey, it’s Wes and Chanda—welcome to DinkLife! Today, we’re exploring Knoebels in Elysburg, Pennsylvania, and it’s our first time here. We are super excited to check it out! This park offers free parking and free admission, and you can either buy books full of tickets or get a wristband for unlimited rides during the week.…
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Yikes! Our Six Flags Great Adventure Experience – Never Again!

Hey, it’s Wes and Chanda, and welcome to DinkLife! We’ve made it to Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey, ready for another exciting day of rides and adventures. We wanted to share some important tips with you before diving into our day: filming on rides is prohibited except for a few like the Carousel.…
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The Cleveland Orchestra Presents Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark at Blossom

Hey, it’s Wes and Chanda, and welcome to DinkLife! Today, we’re at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Despite popular belief, it’s not in Cleveland, even though the concert T-shirts often say otherwise. Blossom is about half an hour south of Cleveland and hosts concerts from mid-May to mid-September. It’s also the summer home…
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The History of Blue Pond in Goodyear Heights, Akron, Ohio

Hello and welcome to Dinklife! Today, I want to talk about the history of a small pond that was once an entertainment hub for the city of Akron and is now a fenced-off, dried-up, forgotten pond: The Legend of Blue Pond. Blue Pond had long served as a source of recreation and scenic beauty for…
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Gourmet Bites and Roller Coaster Rides – Busch Gardens Williamsburg 2024

Hey, it’s Wes and Chanda, and welcome to DinkLife! We’re in Williamsburg, Virginia, specifically at Busch Gardens. We visited here a few years ago during Christmas, but only a few rides were open. Although we enjoyed that visit, we knew we had to come back when everything was operational. The last time Chanda visited was…
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Sunshine and Chocolate Delights: Our 2024 Hersheypark Journey

Hey, it’s Wes and Chanda! Welcome to DinkLife. Chanda is excited to explore this park for her first time. Hersheypark generously provided us with free admission today, along with a list of attractions and dining recommendations. So, come along with us as we check out everything this park has to offer. We started our adventure…
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2024 Kings Dominion Tour: Rides, Food, and Fun!

Hey, it’s Wes and Chanda, and welcome to DinkLife! Today, we’re at Kings Dominion in Virginia, making the most of our Cedar Fair Prestige passes. The park opened at 11:00 AM and will be open until 10:00 PM. Since it’s a Saturday, we’re unsure how busy it’ll get, but we’re excited to explore. From what…