Knott’s Berry Farm



Theme Park:Knott's Berry Farm (since 1940)
Address:8039 Beach Blvd
90620 Buena Park
https://www.knotts.com
Operated by:Six Flags


Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California, is one of America’s oldest and most distinctive theme parks. Its story began in the 1920s with Walter and Cordelia Knott’s roadside berry farm, which became increasingly popular for its berries and Cordelia’s famous chicken dinners. To entertain the growing crowds waiting for a table, Walter Knott began building Ghost Town in 1940 – laying the foundation for the theme park that would eventually grow around it.

Today, Knott’s Berry Farm combines its historic roots with an impressive collection of roller coasters, thrill rides and family attractions. Ghost Town remains at the heart of the park, while areas such as Fiesta Village and the Boardwalk add their own character. Major attractions include GhostRider, Xcelerator, HangTime and the classic Timber Mountain Log Ride, alongside numerous smaller rides and live entertainment.

Despite its location in the middle of Southern California, Knott’s has retained much of the character that grew out of the original family business. Ghost Town, the historic attractions and the connection to the Knott family remain just as much a part of the park as its modern roller coasters.

Fun Fact: The park was home to the first modern roller coaster to go upside down.

 
Reviews

Getting Scared at Knott’s Berry Farm



 
 
 

Highlights of the Theme Park

 




 

Ghost Rider

The large wooden coaster

 


 

HangTime

The surfin’ coaster

 


 

Jaguar!

A very fun family coaster

 


 

Timber Mountain Log Ride

A very entertaining flume ride

 


 

Sierra Sidewinder

A nice spinning coaster

 


 

Silver Bullet

The great Inverted Coaster

 


Legoland California



Theme Park:Legoland California (since 1999)
Part of the Resort
Legoland California Resort
Address:One Legoland Dr.
92008 Carlsbad
https://www.legoland.com/california/
Operated by:Merlin Entertainments Group


Legoland California in Carlsbad, just north of San Diego, was the first LEGOLAND park to open in the United States. Since welcoming its first guests in 1999, the park has grown into a full resort while remaining firmly focused on families with younger children. LEGO models and playful details can be found throughout the park, giving even the simpler rides their own distinctive character.

At the heart of the park is Miniland USA, where millions of LEGO bricks recreate famous landmarks and cities from across the country. Around it, visitors will find a wide variety of family rides, interactive attractions and several small roller coasters, including Coastersaurus and The Dragon. Over the years, new themed areas have expanded the park beyond the traditional LEGO themes, while the adjacent water park and SEA LIFE Aquarium add even more to the resort.

LEGOLAND California is very much a park designed around children rather than thrill seekers. Its combination of LEGO-themed attractions, hands-on experiences and an impressive amount of detail makes it particularly enjoyable for families looking to spend a full day – or more – at the resort.

 

Reviews

A short visit to Legoland California



 
 
 

Highlights of the Theme Park

 




 

Coastersaurus

A fun family coaster

 


 

Dragon

The great dark ride coaster

 


 

Emmet’s Flying Adventure

Take a flight on the triple-decker couch

 


 

Lego City: Deep Sea Adventure

The submarine ride trough the aquarium

 


 

Ninjago the Ride

An interactive adventure

 


 

Technic Coaster

Project X Test Track

 


Universal Studios Florida



Theme Park:Universal Studio Florida (since 1990)
Address:6000 Universal Blvd
32819 Orlando
https://www.universalorlando.com
Operated by:Universal Parks and Resorts


Universal Studios Florida in Orlando, Florida, opened in 1990 as the first theme park at what is now Universal Orlando Resort. Originally built around the idea of taking guests behind the scenes of movies and television, the park has changed considerably over the years. While traces of the original studio concept remain, Universal Studios Florida is now primarily built around immersive attractions inspired by popular movies and characters.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley is one of the park’s highlights, with Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts hidden deep inside Gringotts Bank and the Hogwarts Express connecting the area with neighboring Islands of Adventure. Revenge of the Mummy remains one of Universal’s standout indoor roller coasters, while Men in Black: Alien Attack and E.T. Adventure represent very different generations of Universal’s signature dark rides.

Universal Studios Florida has never stopped changing, and that has always been part of its character. New attractions have replaced many of the original experiences over the years, but the idea of stepping into the movies remains at the heart of the park.

 

Reviews

A visit to Universal Studios Florida



 
 
 

Highlights of the Theme Park

 




 

Bourne Stuntacular

An unbelievable stage show

 


 

Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts

A very immersive dark ride coaster experience

 


 

Men in Black: Alien Attack

The awesome interactive dark ride

 


 

Revenge of the Mummy

The intense indoor coaster

 


 

Transformers: The Ride 3D

An awesome dark ride experience

 


 

 

Past Highlights of the Theme Park

 





 

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit

The large coaster of Universal Studios Florida