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Orange County Amusement Parks





Orange County Amusement Parks Overview

Orange County

There are several Amusement Parks throughout California. Some concentrate on thrill rides, while others are more of a theme park. And of course, everyone has heard of Disneyland®... and it's here too. Many of California's fun theme parks include a waterpark. Below we've listed the amusement parks that can be found in the Orange County region. These include the world-renowned Disneyland, its somewhat recent addition California Adventure® and Knott's Berry Farm will its Old West town and mine car rides.

Orange County Amusement Parks
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Adventure City is located between off Beach Boulevard between the 22 Freeway and Interstates 5 and 605. This is a small-scale theme park geared toward younger thrill seekers. Rides include the 45-foot Drop Zone, Crazy Bus, Barnstormer Planes, Giggle Wheel and more. Other attractions include a petting zoo, rock climbing wall, children's theater and Thomas the Tank Engine interactive train set. Parker's Fill-Up Station serves fresh pizzas, sandwiches, salads, hot dogs, curly fries, churros, ICEEs and caramel apples among other favorites. Consider have your next party at the Party Tree House.

Adventure City
1238 South Beach Blvd
Anaheim, California 92804
(714) 236-9300
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Disneyland is located off Interstate 5 in Anaheim. Home of Mickey Mouse, Winnie the Pooh and so many more, Disneyland is still the best theme park there is. Classic rides like Space Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean® and the Matterhorn are still some of the funnest rides. Two for one tickets are sometimes sold for California Adventure also. Downtown Disney® is located just outside the theme park and can be accessed without purchasing a ticket. There you can find Disney® souvenirs, shopping and entertainment.

TIPS: Take advantage of FastPass. Grab a ticket from the dispenser in front of each ride and come back at the designated time. You can maximise your ride intake this way.
Also, make a reservation for dinner at the Blue Bayou restaurant in the Pirates of the Caribbean when you first enter the park. It's one of the best places to eat in the park with great atmosphere. Head to the right side of Pirates of the Caribbean to find it.

Disneyland Resort
1313 S Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 781-7290
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California Adventure is located next to Disneyland off the 5 freeway in Anaheim. Located on the same lot as Disneyland®, this park offers a "California in a day" experience. Attractions include California Screamin', Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and old-fashioned boardwalk games. The even have a Boudin's Bakery shop offering famous San Francisco sourdough bread.

TIPS: Soarin' Over California is the best attraction in the park. Don't miss getting on this ride.

Disneyland
1313 S Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92802
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Knott's Berry Farm is located off the 5 and 91 freeways in Buena Park. The Knott family invented the boysenberry on the farm that was once at this location. Mr. Knott started the park as a replica of Calico Ghost Town. This is my favorite theme park for the lesser crowds and old western theme. Attractions include Bigfoot Rapids, Xcelerator, Ghostrider and Jaguar. Be sure to keep an eye out for unscrupulous characters when riding the Calico Train. Soak City water park is also located directly across the street and Medieval Times dinner theater is within walking distance.

TIPS: Be sure to have a meal at the restaurant in the front of the park. Mrs. Knott was known for her fried chicken and fresh boysenberry pie, which is still served up.
Also, walk behind some of the buildings in the ghost town and you might find some hidden secrets like the cowboy buried so recently that you can still feel his heart beatin' through the grave.

Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach Boulevard
Buena Park, CA 90620
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Camelot Golfland is located off the 91 Freeway in Anaheim, between the 57 and 55 Freeways. This small-scale amusement park features an arcade, mini-golf, laser tag and waterslides. Three miniature golf courses feature Castles of the World theme, Jungle theme and Oceanic & Nautical theme. Camelot Pizza serves up pizza and sandwiches to hungry visitors.

Anaheim Camelot Golfland
3200 Carpenter Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 630-3340
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Boomers! amusement parks are located throughout California and in Foutain Valley and Irvine in Orange County. These small-scale amusement parks feature mini-golf, arcades, go karts, bumper boats, batting cages, laser tag, rock walls, thrill rides and more, On-site cafes serve up favorites like pizza, fried chicken, pasta and salads.

Boomers! Fountain Valley
16800 Magnolia Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 842-1111

Boomers! Irvine
3405 Michelson Drive
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 559-8341
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