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There are four major theme parks and four water parks in the Los Angeles area offering their own unique rides & attractions. All of these theme parks are entrance fee based, that is once you have paid your entrance fee, all the rides & entertainment are free. Look out for the special money off vouchers & leaflets found in hotel lobby's throughout the city before booking any trips. Also take into account the various locations before booking. Disneyland & Knott's for example are in Anaheim, whilst Universal & Six Flags are some 60 miles away in the Valleys.
| Disneyland. 1313 Harbor Boulevard Anaheim Tel:-714-781-4565 |
Opened in 1955 this is the original home of
Mickey & friends still as magical for children as ever. New for 2001
is Disney's brand new Californian Adventure Park 55 acres of amazing
attractions including Screaming California roller coasters, the Grizzly
River rafting expedition and a Hollywood Pictures Back lot tour where
you can learn all about the movies. Visit the official website. www.disney.com |
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| Knott's Berry Farm 8039 Beach Blvd Buena Park Tel:-714-220-5200 |
America's first and oldest theme park
situated just 10mins. from Disneyland. Recreates the atmosphere of the
Old West with its 1880 ghost town and authentic western memorabilia.
Great Roller Coaster Rides , entertainment, shops and specialty rides
make Knott's Berry well worth a visit. Knott's Soak City is right
next door. Visit the official website: www.knotts.com |
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| Universal Studios Universal City Hollywood Freeway(101) Tel: 1-800-UNIVERSAL
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Theme Park & Studio Tour. The theme park rides are based on Universal's most popular films including Back to the Future, Jurassic Park & Terminator etc. Host of entertainment including stunt tricks, animal capers and street entertainers etc. Back lot studio tour included in entrance price. Entrance to Universal is included in the Hollywood City Pass (Available at Jane's House Hollywood Blvd). City Walk - Universal's funky shopping area includes the Hard Rock Cafe, Shops, Bars & Cinema and is a must see place at night. Being outside of Universal it is completely free of charge at any time. Visit the official website: www.universalstudioshollywood.com |
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| Six Flags Magic Mountain Magic Mountain Parkway 1-5 Golden State Highway Valencia Tel: 805-255-411 or 818-367-5965 |
Situated North of Hollywood in the San
Fernando Valley Six Flags is not for the faint hearted. Renowned for its
hair raising rides including the awesome Superman the Ride, you now have
Goliath an 85mph 255 foot plunge into total darkness. This is a Warner
Brothers Theme Park and all rides take their name from a Warner Film.
Although the home of the thrill seeker you also have Loony Tunes &
smaller rides in this Park. Right next door is Hurricane Harbor Water
Park, part of the Six Flags Group, Visit the official website: www.sixflags.com |
Please note that these parks are complete swimming
parks and require bathing costumes. They are not merely rides with water as you
will find in log rides at Disney & Knott's etc.
| Knott's Soak City Next to Knott's Berry Farm 8039 Beach Blvd Buena Park Tel: 714-220-5200 |
Get soaked at Soak City, Knott's newest
attraction. Situated right next to the world famous Knott's Berry Farm,
Soak City consists of 21 water rides and attractions themed to the
Southern California of the 50's & 60's all the fun of the water. Visit the official website: www.soakcityusa.com or www.knotts.com |
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| Wild Rivers Waterpark 8770 Irvine Center Drive Irvine. CA Tel: 949-768-WILD |
Situated just off the 405 ( San Diego Freeway
) 20mins. South of Disney is Wild Rivers, where you can get wet & go
wild in this family water park. Contains over 40 water rides &
attractions with two huge wave pools, for kids & adults. Visit the official website: www.wildrivers.com |
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| Raging Waters. 111 Raging Waters Drive San Dimas. CA Tel: 909-802-2200 |
Situated 30mins. East of Downtown LA and
20mins. North of Anaheim Raging Waters is California's Largest
Water Park. With over 50 Acres of rides & attractions you sure to
find a ride here that suits you. Visit the official website: www.ragingwaters.com |
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| Hurricane Harbor Next to Six Flags Magic Mountain Parkway 1-5 Golden State Highway Valencia Tel: 818-367-5965 |
Next to Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia. Part of
the Six Flags Group Hurricane Harbor consists of 22 rides & dozens
of watery adventures for all the family. Try the 75ft.speed slides of
Black Snake Summit. |
