California's Great America

Richard 

on Insider Pages

3 years ago

Not bad for being in the middle of town This amuzement park lacks the diversity and depth of Marine World and the notoriety of the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, but it's still not a bad place to take the kids once a year or so. The best part of it is that you don't have to drive forever, and for younger kids it can be pretty thrilling. PROS: Convenient and good for younger kids CONS: Not as fun as some of the other parks in the Bay Area 

julie 

on Insider Pages

3 years ago

Great America It's a good place to go especially for the older children. I find for the younger bunch, it's hot, not real clean, has too long lines, and has an uptight feel. Great America has a long way to get even close to the Disney feel. Something just seems to be missing. 

Rita 

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3 years ago

Great rides but the park is dirty My kids like coming to Great America because of the fun rides, but I honestly hate coming here. The place seems tired and dirty. Also, the crowds seem to be getting more unruly. For example, on the raft ride, two kids who shared the ride with me and my kids would not stop splashing us no matter how much I told them to stop! The park employees couldn't care less if parkgoers don't follow the rules. I really don't care to visit this park again. 

Barbara 

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3 years ago

Great America WE only visit on days the park is slow because it gets so crowded. We love the new water park and always get season passes. Sometime the park is dirty and has too many fights if you stay later at night. 

Ciara-Jayne 

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3 years ago

Top Gun is still my favorite My family are roller coasters fanatic. We have gone to alot of amusement parks in California and top gun is still my favorite. GA is the best amusement park in the bay area so this place gets packed during the summer. WOW card is a must for G' Force lovers. 

Craig 

on Insider Pages

3 years ago

a tough park to really recommend A difficult park to review. When Paramount owned the park, it at least got some love, albeit not very frequently since it was the red headed step child of the company's theme parks. With Cedar Fair, it has gotten less love as CF has had its share of financial problems over the past few years. The park is in desperate need of a major new attraction, and we are not talking about a silly flat ride (Survivor) a small water park, or a brand new show. It needs a major, earth shattering E-ticket (to... read more

Belle 

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3 years ago

A fun place for the family What can I say. I think we all know about theme parks but having one so close to home is excellent. Their season pass offering is great for kids in the summer time especially if the kids are older and you can drop them off for the day. The park is kept in nice condition. 

Alex 

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3 years ago

fun, for dirst time goer's The first time I went there, it was fun, though it was mostly becuase it awas a new experience. Demon was cool and the other coasters were exciting. But the second time I went,everyythign just seemed lackluster compared to other amusement parks like sixflags. Parks without the heavy movie theme. But its a good place to take the family for some fun, I wouldn't recomend this as a park for its rides. It's more for hte over- all experience. If your looking for a thrill park, look else where for sure. 

Jamie 

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3 years ago

great america We love the new water park. It is a great place to spend the day. I love the lazy river. The lines at the park can be very long but the kids always have a great time. I suggest buying a season pass.