It's summer time ! That means parents have extra time to spend with their children, and what better way to engage in classic fun with family and friends than to visit an amusement park ? We asked Travel Channel fans to tell us their favorite water, amusement and theme park picks. Take a look at these fun options — perfect summer trip ideas to fit every budget. Cedar Point Touting itself as the roller coaster capital of the world, Cedar Point’s 18 coasters will ensure you’re riding all day. Enthusiastic reader Alicia Goettemoeller describes the park as an “adrenaline junkie’s paradise,” while reader Nick Schuyler says it is “built for grown-up kids.” Knoebels This old-fashioned amusement park is a must for nostalgic types as well as the budget conscious – admittance and parking are free of charge. Reader Tracy Ginsburg Maier says “a family of 4 can eat, swim and ride all day for $100” at Knoebels. Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom