The best way to do Wonderland is to pack a picnic lunch. You can leave the park and picnic on one of the grassy areas outside the entrance. Then you can pack healthier food/snacks and don't get stuck eating the crap they serve or getting gouged by their prices. I believe they let you take sealed water bottles into the park.took my daughter to wonderland.......spent $103 to get in just for me and her. Had drink in my daughters backpack confisgated at entrance. $15 for parking. $4 for bottle water. $5 for ice cream, $7.50 for a hot dog, $10 for a 9inch pizza. coke was $4.50, $10 for a snoopy cup, $12 for locker rental plus the games and additional rides where you HAVE to pay additional money. I spent over $350 in one day.
CNE is the best bang for your buck for entertaining your kids.
Yes, chances are you'll end up buying an ice cream or some kind of treat (we have a tradition of getting funnel cake at the end of the day). It's ridiculous that they charge for parking. I believe it was $12 last year. Did it go up again?
Also, if you are a CAA member, buy your tickets there. They are quite a bit cheaper.
Still ends up being a pricey day overall, but so much fun!!!
Diana