Six Flags Discovery Kingdom



Theme Park:Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (since 2007)
Six Flags Marine World (1999 - 2006)
New Marine World Theme Park (1998)
Marine World Africa USA (1986 - 1997)
Address:1001 Fairgrounds Dr:
94589 Vallejo
https://www.sixflags.com/discoverykingdom
Operated by:Six Flags


Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, California, is one of the more unusual parks in the Six Flags family, combining a full amusement park with animal exhibits and presentations. The park traces its roots to 1968 and moved to its current location in Vallejo in 1986. After operating for several years as Marine World Africa USA, the park gradually added more rides and roller coasters before eventually becoming Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in 2007.

Today, roller coasters are a major part of the park, with Medusa, Joker and Superman Ultimate Flight among its best-known attractions. They are joined by a broad selection of thrill rides and family attractions, while the park’s animal exhibits remain an important part of its identity. Visitors can encounter a variety of marine animals and other species throughout the different areas of the park.

This mix of rides and animals gives Six Flags Discovery Kingdom a character of its own. With its long history as Marine World still visible in parts of the park, it feels quite different from a typical Six Flags amusement park.

 
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 An evening at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom



 
 
 

Highlights of the Sea Mammal Amusement Park

 




 

Batman – The Ride

A free spin coaster

 


 

Flash: Vertical Velocity

The unique impulse coaster

 


 

Joker

A great RMC

 


 

Medusa

The large floorless coaster

 


 

Superman Ultimate Flight

The first Sky Rocket II

 



SeaWorld San Diego



Theme Park:Sea World San Diego (since 1964)
Address:500 Sea World Dr.
92109 San Diego
https://seaworld.com/san-diego/
Operated by:United Parks & Resorts


SeaWorld San Diego in San Diego, California, is the original SeaWorld park and has been part of Mission Bay since 1964. What started as a marine park built around aquariums, animals and live shows has changed significantly over the years. Roller coasters and thrill rides have become a major part of the park, while its connection to the ocean remains visible throughout.

Emperor, Electric Eel, Manta and Arctic Rescue make up a varied coaster lineup, joined by the longtime favorite Journey to Atlantis. SeaWorld’s original focus is still very much present as well, with large aquariums and habitats featuring sharks, penguins, dolphins, sea lions and many other species. The park’s location along Mission Bay provides a fitting backdrop, with water and coastal views never far away.

SeaWorld San Diego has come a long way since 1964. What was once primarily a marine park is now a place where you can spend the morning watching dolphins and penguins and the afternoon riding some of San Diego’s largest roller coasters.

 

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A visit to the original SeaWorld



 
 
 

Highlights of the Sea Mammal Amusement Park

 




 

Arctic Rescue

The awesome family launch coaster

 


 

Electric Eel

The Sky Rocket

 


 

Emperor

The dive coaster

 


 

Journey to Atlantis

A great water coaster

 


 

Manta

Flying through the park

 


 

Shipwreck Rapids

A great rapids adventure

 


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.

 

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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