California's Great America

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

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 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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 

Samantha 

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3 years ago

used to be fun it used to be tons of fun but i got sick of it because they never get any new rides and their water park is really tiny. its kind of dirty there. most of the rides are kind of uncomfortable (the headrests kind of hurt) the only reasons i go now is because of the classic favorites like top gun and well...to scope out the guys. hehe. 

Mary 

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3 years ago

Theme Park I have been taking my kids and grandkids to this park for years - I love the rides - there is rides for every age group - the new water park is really great on a hot day - the food isn't so great - the show are good and the kids really enjoy them - the staff is friendly and helpful.