Maintenance and cleanliness are a big deal too. Having nicely groomed and clean grounds is a must as well as confidence that the park is safe. Whether a park has the latest or the greatest, I could care less anymore. Everything is so overproduced. Give me an old-school attraction or a show with real talent any day. Parks like Kennywood and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk hold more charm and magic for me these days. Big corporate parks, not so much.