California's Great America

Jocelyn 

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3 years ago

GREAT! America My middle school celebrated our graduation by taking the entire class to Great America. The roller coasters are absolutely unbeatable and the prices aren't too bad. The WOW cards are totally worth the money, since you'd be able to go back all season! Great America is an assured great time!!!! 

Stacy 

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3 years ago

Lots of rollercoasters! Great America was a great time. The park isn't big enough to visit for more than a few days, but there is plenty to do. Like Disney or similar parks, there are themed cartoons and rides for all ages. Teh big draw is definately the rollercoasters though. There are tons of thrill rides, and some of the wildest coasters I've ever been on. From old wooden coasters, to newer inventions were riders are standing up or flying in the superman position. I definately recommend Top Gun, that was the best coaster ... read more

Lynnette 

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3 years ago

Amusement If you in CA, this is a place to go. It is a big place, you have rides and all kinds of games, and booths. The price is reasonable to get in. All kinds of shows to watch, and all sorts of food to eat. 

Carole 

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3 years ago

Great America I first went to Great America when I was in High School, and now I go there with my family. I really like the rides like Top Gun, Invertigo and Drop Zone. There is a very nice kid area with a lot of Spongebob kind of stuff. I don't like that they put a waterpark in there, but I guess some people do. My favorite ride is Delirium. PROS: Fun Rides CONS: Kind of dirty and marked with graffiti 

Paula 

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3 years ago

Not impressed. We went to Great America in June for the first time in 15 years and brought our 6 yr. old. The place looks dirty and run down. Most of the staff were unfriendly and lazy. The food choices are unhealthy and, of course, overpriced. And the lines were incredibly long for most rides. There’s nothing real special about this place. Although the water park looks fun, I wish it was not connected to the rest of the park so we could just go there and maybe pay less. 

Rebecca 

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3 years ago

My Favorite Place on Earth. Really. This park is so much fun now that they have a water park. I love that you can buy a season pass and enjoy the park for days on end for about 50 bucks. The water park insn't huge, but it is just enough to keep you entertained. PROS: Water park. CONS: New survivor ride. 

Jenni 

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3 years ago

Best Place for Teens Each year we get the WOW card and it's always a great deal. The rides are the best and I love that they keep adding things, such as the new Boomerang Bay. There are 2 things that I don't like...the over-priced food and the lines. But this is a problem in all theme parks. During the day the park seems safe enough to drop off younger teens on their own, but I would not allow them to stay after dark. Still fun for families as well due to the variety of rides and some shows. We'll keep getting our annual pas... read more

David 

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3 years ago

A Sad Story I've visited this park over the last 4 years, and it's very obvious to me they're not doing much to keep it up and running. I hear they're in financial trouble. I understand they've wanted to build new "E-Ticket" rides in the park, but the city commission has voted them down every time, because the surrounding large corporations say the noise and screaming would distract their employees from their work (as if the current screaming doesn't do that already). They took out two great rides - "Stealth" (to put in Boom... read more

Debbie 

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3 years ago

Loved Nick area If your kids love Nick and Nick Jr. then this is the place. The water areas are great and seemed to keep the kids happy for some time. Food is so so and over priced and during the week it's crowded during the summer. And lots of trash all over the place