I want to great America the first day it opened, and several seasons thereafter. But the last years it's gone downhill. They have maybe three roller coasters that are good, in all fairness I think the park is great for children between two and seven. For us big kids the park gets boring awful fast, years ago they had a Main Street trolley, marching bands, roving performers, really good shows with elaborate settings. They had a train that went around the perimeter of the park also. All that's gone now, including the stealth roller coaster, which was a big draw, and they removed it. Why would anybody remove something that was bringing in the people, I can't explain it. Last year I had a season pass, I thought I would give it a fair chance, I was disappointed. The food is expensive and not very good. Other parks have activities for elderly people, that escort their grandchildren to this park, there is nothing for them to do. They even have a sports bar where they serve beer, should this be in a amusement Park?
We went with some friends because we had some discounted tickets at $10 which made it a great deal, otherwise, I'd say it's a little overpriced for what they offered. The attractions were (to the bare eye) well maintained and the staff super courteous. The food offer is very limited, and just "junk food", of course overpriced since you have no alternative (one bottled water $5). Other than that, the roller coasters were fantastic and we all had a great time. Some light rain was forecasted so the park was pretty empty to our surprise and joy!
I go to Great America just about every weekend for a little while. As an annual pass holder it is easy to slip in and ride some roller coasters and slip out again. Definitely a fun place to hang out.
Once a year, we're in Great America. Our children outgrew the place but still they love to come and visit Great America. It's the place for kids, teenagers and even adults. Rides are enjoyable, swimming is lovable, watching shows are desirable. It's a place for everybody!
If you are a guest, you can leave your car at the Hilton parking lot and walk over to Great America, saving $15.00 that you can spend at Great America! All ages of our family enjoyed Great America, especially during the Halloween month. The food court was very reasonable, and you can get free ice water with your purchase. Lots of family fun and memories.We have season tickets, so we'll book this hotel for our next Great America weekend.
This was our first visit to this park, the layout was great, a lot of fast rides which my husband and son loved, food and drink prices are high, but that is standard at any fun park, highly recommended for a day out, and you only need one day to do it all.
I remember going the first week it opened I was around 9 or 10. I still like to go and look around. I don't much rides anymore. Lots have things have changed. But have good memories.
I have been going to GA for 20 years. Now I bring my children there often. The rides are greet the place is clean and except for the long lines on busy days, it's awesome
Great America In Santa Clara California Is great for every age group. Specially for young kids(age 3 to 9) they have a beautiful water park and rides are great. I took my son there(2 years old) he loves the water park. They have a new stadium next to the park and its beautiful.
Okay ignore the ppor grammar, spelling and awful pun of the title for just a moment and let me explain why i called it this.California's Great America has a modern built, old-world feel, Wooden Rollercoaster that will knock your frickin' socks off (at high speed on tight bends).The coaster is beautifully constructed and looks amazing, when you get on to it you will observe that the carriages sit on rails, flat rails, flat steel rails. There are no underhooking wheels to go below the rails. You are strapped in quite tight, yanked up a high climb and then dropped off. So far so good. Did I mention that the rails and wheels are not attached to each other? On the turns, bumps and drops of this coaster you get real airtime, I mean REAL airtime. the coaster leaves the rails and you get a sense of flating that is not pleasant it is downright terrifying.Oh, I had best review the rest of the park. This is a well-maintained and pretty park with some good coasters. I wasn't able to get to see the full majesty as i was there as part of a special Google day so only a few rides were available. The ones I went on were very good. The park was nicely laid out and clean and the hotdogs and ice cream were everything you'd expect.However, who cares, if you can get there make sure to go on the wooden coaster, and make sure you don't go on it just after eating.