California’s Great America



Theme Park:California's Great America (since 2008)
Great America (2007)
Paramount's Great America (1993 - 2006)
Great America (1985 - 1992)
Marriott's Great America (1976 - 1984)
Address:4701 Great America Pkwy
95054 Santa Clara
https://www.cagreatamerica.com/
Operated by:Six Flags

California’s Great America located in the heart of Silicon Valley, has been a Northern California favorite since opening in 1976. Just minutes from downtown San José, the park combines an impressive collection of roller coasters with family attractions, live entertainment and the South Bay Shores water park, making it a popular destination for both locals and visitors alike.

Among the park’s best-known attractions are Gold Striker, RailBlazer and Flight Deck, but they are only part of a much broader attraction lineup. From family rides and classic attractions to thrill rides and the South Bay Shores water park, California’s Great America offers a balanced mix of experiences that easily fills an entire day.

Whether you’re visiting for the roller coasters, spending the day with family or cooling off at South Bay Shores, California’s Great America offers enough attractions to comfortably fill an entire day.

Fun Fact: The park was featured in Beverly Hills Cop III. 

 
Reviews

A visit to California’s Great America

 
 
 

Highlights of the Theme Park

 




 

Demon

A classic Arrow looping coaster

 


 

Flight Deck

The intense flight

 


 

Gold Striker

A modern GCI wooden coaster

 


 

Patriot

A fun looping coaster

 


 

Psycho Mouse

A slightly different Wild Mouse

 


 

Railblazer

An intense adventure ride

 


Adventuredome



Theme Park:Adventuredome (since 1999)
Grand Slam Canyon (1993 - 1998)
Address:2880 S Las Vegas Blvd
89109 Las Vegas
https://www.circuscircus.com
Operated by:Circus Circus, LLC

Adventuredome located in Las Vegas, Nevada is one of the world’s largest indoor amusement parks. Since opening in 1993, the fully climate-controlled park has offered year-round fun, making it a popular destination regardless of the desert heat outside.

Spread across five acres beneath its distinctive pink glass dome, Adventuredome combines thrilling roller coasters, classic flat rides, family attractions and arcade games under one roof. Signature attractions such as the double-looping Canyon Blaster and the unique El Loco are complemented by a wide variety of rides for all ages, creating an experience that feels surprisingly complete for an indoor park.

Whether you are looking for high-speed thrills, family fun or simply a break from the bustling casinos of the Las Vegas Strip, Adventuredome offers a unique amusement park experience unlike anywhere else in the city.

 
Reviews

A visit to the Adventuredome

 
 
 

Highlights of the Theme Park

 




 

Canyon Blaster

Blasting through the theme park

 


 

El Loco

A rather mad ride

 


 

SlingShot

A very surprising drop tower

 


Magic Kingdom



Theme Park:Magic Kingdom (since 1971)
Part of the Resort
Walt Disney World Resort
Address:Bay Lake
FL 34747
https://www.disneyworld.eu
Operated by:Walt Disney Parks and Resorts

Magic Kingdom in Bay Lakes, Florida is America’s most visited theme park. The theme park is the main park of the Walt Disney World Resort. Since 1971, the park has been delighting the public with a solid selection of family-friendly rides, shows and lots of street entertainment. Especially the large fireworks display, which is shown in front of the castle in the evening, is a very special event that should not be missed. 

 
 
 

Highlights of the Theme Park

 




 

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Simply the perfect family coaster

 


 

Haunted Mansion

An eerily dark ride

 


 

It’s a small World

The happiest cruise on earth

 


 

Jungle Cruise

The cruise famous for its jokes

 


 

Pirates of the Caribbean

Yo, Ho! (A Pirate’s Life For Me)

 


 

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

A swinging family coaster

 



 

Space Mountain

A journey through outer space

 


 

Splash Mountain

A fantastic log flume

 


 

Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room

A timeless classic