Theme Parks and Attractions
Rev. 21-Jul-1999
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See also:
Museums, Historical Landmarks, Zoos, Aquariums
There are an amazing number of things to see or do while in Anaheim.
The following list is for amusement parks and similar attractions in the
Southern
California area. This is in no way a complete list, but is given to you as
a taste of what is available for you to do before or after Conucopia.
Information and prices are for summer of 1999, researched by
Lisa Murway..
Some attractions offer multiple-day or multiple-park passes.
Most attractions frown on bringing in your own picnic lunch.
Bus services are available to some attractions.
Call for more information.
-
Disneyland [www]
- 1313 S. Harbor Bl.
- Ball Rd. at Santa Ana Fwy. (I-5)
- Anaheim
- 213-626-8605, ext. 4565, or 714-781-4565
- Ongoing features include Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the
Forbidden
Eye, Splash Mountain, Matterhorn Bobsleds, Space Mountain, Mickey's
Toontown, and the Fantasmic show.
Admission (as of June 1999): Adults $39, children age 3-11 $29,
senior citizens 60 and older $37.
Southern California residents discount in the off-season.
Summer hours: 8:00 am-12:00 midnight.
See also...
-
Knott's Berry Farm [www]
- 8039 Beach Bl.
- Buena Park
- 714-220-5200
- Ongoing: Jaguar! roller coaster, Mystery Lodge, Camp Snoopy, Boomerang
roller coaster, Bigfoot Rapids, Kingdom of the Dinosaurs, and other
attractions. New attraction: Ghost Rider wooden roller coaster.
Admission: adults $36, children ages 3-11 and senior citizens $26.
Southern California residents: Adults $29, kids $13.
Discount tickets available at Ralphs Supermarkets for $19.99
(kids 3-11 $11.99).
(Proof of residency required.)
$16.95 after 4 pm.
Parking $7, $10 RV/bus.
Open daily 10 am; closing hours vary.
- Legoland California [www] 760-918-5346
-
Six Flags Magic Mountain [www]
- Magic Mountain Pkwy, Interstate 5
- Valencia
- 661-255-4100, 661-255-4849
- Known for the most exciting (scary) rides:
Batman ride, Psyclone, Viper, and Colossus roller
coasters, Free Fall.
Admission: adults $36, children under 4 feet $9.99,
senior citizens 55 and over $20. Parking $7.
Summer hours: 10 am-10 pm.
-
Universal Studios Hollywood [www]
- Hollywood Fwy. (US-101) at Lankershim Bl.
- Hollywood
- 818-508-9600
- Go "Behind The Scenes" of how movies are made! Attractions include "The
Flintstone Show," "King Kong," "Earthquake-The Big One," "Backdraft," and
"Back to the Future." New attraction: "Terminator 2:3D."
Admission: adults $39; children 3-11 $29; senior citizens
60 and older $34.
Summer hours: 8:00 am-10:00 pm.
-
Queen Mary [www]
- End of Long Beach Fwy. (I-710)
- Long Beach
- 562-435-3511
- Shopping and dining aboard the famed historic attraction. Tours of the
ship's salons, bridge, and engine room. Variety of restaurants from
elegant to casual. 20 unique shops. Wedding chapel. Hotel accommodations.
Admission $15 adults, $13 military and senior citizens 55 and older,
$9 children 4-11.
Russian sub "Scorpion" alongside the ship: $10, $9 seniors and children.
Daily 10 am-6 pm.
See also
Queen Mary Foundation [www]
- Sea World [www]
- Mission Bay, Interstate 5 to Sea World Dr.
- San Diego
- 619-226-3901 or 714-939-6212
- Marine life park features shows, exhibits, rides, and aquarium complexes.
Rocky Point Reserve presents interactive habitat for bottlenose dolphins
and sea otters.
"Shipwreck Rapids" ride.
Admission: Adults $38, children 3-11, $29. Two-day passes $42, $33 kids.
Parking: $6, $3/motorcycles, $8/RV's.
Open 9 am to 10 pm (11 pm Fri/Sat).
- Raging Waters [www]
- 111 Raging Waters Dr.
- San Dimas
- 909-802-2200
- At the 10/210 interchange where they meet the 57 fwy.
Major water park with slides and wave pool.
New for 1999: "The Wedge."
Admission $22.99, $14.99 for children under 4 feet tall,
Call for info on discounts after 4pm, or for seniors
55 and over.
Parking $6.
Summer hours 10am-7pm Sat/Sun, 10am-6pm Mon-Fri.
- Wild Rivers [www]
- 8770 Irvine Center Dr.
- Irvine
- 949-768-9453
- Major water park with slides and wave pool.
Admission $21.95, $17.99 ages 3-9. Children under 3 free.
Seniors 55+ for $9.99.
Parking $5.
Summer hours 10 am - 8 pm.
"Operating hours subject to change without notice. Please verify by calling."
- Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Water Park [www]
- Magic Mountain Pkwy, Interstate 5
- 661-255-4100, 661-255-4136
- Features
Castaway Cove, Shipwreck
Shores, Geyser Peak, River Cruise, Forgotten Sea, Taboo Tower, Lightning
Falls, Tiki Falls, Lost Temple Rapids.
Admission Adults: $19, children under 4 feet
and seniors 55 and over: $12. Parking $7.
Open daily 10 am, closing hours vary.
Other Attractions
- Adventure City [www]
- 10120 Beach Blvd., Stanton, between Ball Road and Cerritos Ave.
714-236-9300
- Arrowhead Pond [www]
- Anaheim, on Ball Road, east of the 57 Fwy., near Anaheim Stadium.
- Greek Theatre [www]
- Los Angeles
- Griffith Park [www]
- Los Angeles
- Laserium [www]
- at Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles
- Medieval Times [www]
- 7662 Beach Blvd., PO Box 5670, Buena Park CA 90620
Ten minutes from Disneyland and one block north of Knott's Berry Farm.
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